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Kettlebell Swing.

Targets the glutes, also working the hamstrings and core.

Target muscle groups

Difficulty
Intermediate
Exercise type
StrengthBuilds strength and muscle. Done in sets, resting between them.
Log type
Weight and repsLog the weight you used and how many reps you did, set by set.
Kettlebell Swing demonstration
Form

How to do it

  1. 01Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward.
  2. 02Hold the kettlebell with both hands in front of your body, arms extended.
  3. 03Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips, pushing your butt back.
  4. 04Swing the kettlebell back between your legs, keeping your arms straight and maintaining a flat back.
  5. 05Drive your hips forward and swing the kettlebell up to shoulder height, using the momentum generated by your hips.
  6. 06Allow the kettlebell to swing back down between your legs and repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
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