Kettlebell Swing

The Kettlebell Swing primarily works the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Gluteus Maximus, with secondary activation of the Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Trapezius (Upper) and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a kettlebell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Dynamic kettlebell hip hinge explosive movement emphasizing power.

EquipmentKettlebell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHinge
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBiceps Femoris (Long Head), Gluteus Maximus
SecondarySemimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Trapezius (Upper)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp kettlebell by the handle with firm grip. Execution: Push hips back while maintaining flat back, lowering torso toward floor. Drive hips forward to return to upright position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head).

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