Kettlebell Swing

A jump that never leaves the ground — explosive hips, conditioning, and posterior chain in one.

Glutes, Hamstrings, ConditioningKettlebellIntermediate
TARGET MUSCLES

Setup

  1. Bell a foot in front; hinge and grip it with lats tight.
  2. Hike it back like a football snap.

How To Do It

  1. SNAP the hips forward — the bell floats to chest height on its own.
  2. Arms are ropes; hips are the engine.
  3. 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

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3–54–62–3+ min
Muscle3–48–1260–90 sec
Endurance / Conditioning2–315–2030–45 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.