Kettlebell Swing
A jump that never leaves the ground — explosive hips, conditioning, and posterior chain in one.
Glutes, Hamstrings, ConditioningKettlebellIntermediate
Setup
- Bell a foot in front; hinge and grip it with lats tight.
- Hike it back like a football snap.
How To Do It
- SNAP the hips forward — the bell floats to chest height on its own.
- Arms are ropes; hips are the engine.
- Let it swing back into the hinge and repeat.
Breathing
Sharp exhale on every hip snap.
Common Mistakes
- Squatting the swing — it's a hinge; hips back, not down.
- Lifting with the arms — if shoulders burn first, hips aren't snapping.
Coach Sam's cue: Attack the zipper. (Hips forward, hard.)
Programming It
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|
| Strength | 3–5 | 4–6 | 2–3+ min |
| Muscle | 3–4 | 8–12 | 60–90 sec |
| Endurance / Conditioning | 2–3 | 15–20 | 30–45 sec |
Form guide for educational purposes — not medical advice. New to training or working around an issue? Apply for coaching and get a plan built for your body.