I Learned Kettlebell Swings In 5 Minutes — Key Takeaways
Keep the kettlebell high in the groin (T-Rex arms, soft elbows) to shorten the arc and preserve power through every rep.
Key takeaways
Hinge vs. squat distinction is the single most common swing error
Hinge vs. squat distinction is the single most common swing error
- Bending knees too much shifts load to quads and kills hamstring/glute engagement — the swing's entire power source.
- Blade-of-hands-to-hip-crease drill establishes correct forward pitch before touching the kettlebell.
Bell too far from groin forces bigger arc, drains power and stability
Bell too far from groin forces bigger arc, drains power and stability
- Keeping the bell high in the groin shortens the arc, reducing load management demand each rep.
- 'T-Rex arms' cue — slightly bent elbows, hidden armpits — keeps bell close without turning it into an arm exercise.
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In this video
- 1mIntroduction to Kettlebell Swings and Hinge Mechanics
- 1mStance, Hand Position, and Hip Hinge Setup
- 2mFirst Practice Attempt and Coaching Corrections
- 3mT-Rex Arms Cue and Arc Management
- 4mSecond Attempt, Results, and Program Pitch
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