One-arm kettlebell swing
per side
- Movement pattern:
- Hip hinge
- Equipment:
- Kettlebell
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Primary muscle:
- Glutes
- Also works:
- Hamstrings, Obliques, Lower back
Technique
Same hip-snap as the two-hand swing, but the bell is in one hand — resist the torso twisting toward the weight, keep the shoulders square. Switch hands at the top of the swing or between sets.
Common mistakes
Torso rotating toward the bell.
Easier option: Glute bridge
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