Two-hand kettlebell swing
- Movement pattern:
- Hip hinge
- Equipment:
- Kettlebell
- Level:
- Beginner
- Primary muscle:
- Glutes
- Also works:
- Hamstrings, Lower back, Core
Technique
Hinge the hips back (don't squat), hike the bell between the legs, snap the hips through — drive from the glutes, arms only guide. At the top the body is a straight line, glutes tight.
Common mistakes
Lifting with the arms and squatting instead of hinging.
Easier option: Glute bridge
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