Tip to Do Kettlebell Swings Correctly (new video)

The swing is the foundational exercise that the rest of HardStyle kettlebell training is built on.

However, a lot of people do it wrong!

One part of the movement that people tend to have trouble with in particular is the hip hinge.

In today’s video, I show you a drill that will help you improve your form and do kettlebell swings correctly.

If you find this training tip helpful and you’re interested in more personalized attention to improve your kettlebell form, click the link below to apply for my KB Fit Over 40 – Personalized Coaching program:

-> KB Fit Over 40 – Personalized Coaching with Forest

Tip to Do Kettlebell Swings Correctly

If you the tip I covered in today’s video helpful and you’re interested in more personalized attention to improve your kettlebell form, click the link below to apply for my KB Fit Over 40 – Personalized Coaching program:

-> KB Fit Over 40 – Personalized Coaching with Forest

– Forest Vance

Owner, FVT Boot Camp and Personal Training

Author, The CORE Kettlebell Challenge

Master of Science, Human Movement

Kettlebell Expert

Over 40 Training Specialist

KettlebellBasics.net

ForestVanceTraining.com

QUICK TIP: How to Fix KB Lower Back Pain

Are you getting lower back pain from kettlebell training? If so, check out today’s QUICK TIP!

The first thing to keep in mind is that kettlebell training, specifically the swing, is NOT an exercise for the lower back. If you are doing swings properly, you should be feeling them in the muscles of of the posterior chain (glutes, hamstrings, calves, erector spinae, lats, rear shoulders), but not the muscles of the lower back (multifidus, longissimus, spinalis, and quadratus lumborum). This means that if you are feeling kettlebell swings in your lower back, and especially if you are getting back pain during or after a workout, you are probably doing them wrong.

There are several possible contributors to lower back pain during kettlebell training, but one of the biggest mistakes I see people make that ends up causing this issue is swinging the KB too close to the ground.

The PROPER way to do the move is to keep the kettlebell close to the body as it swings down, and to keep the handle above the knees (or even closer) on the downswing. When people let the KB swing lower than this on the downswing, it makes the move both less efficient, and harder on the lower back.

Check out this video for a quick demo and a few additional tips:

Remember: kettlebell swings are NOT a lower back exercise. If you are getting pain during or after your kettlebell workouts, try the tips in today’s article and video!

To your continued success –

-Forest Vance – Master of Science, Human Movement – Kettlebell Expert – Over 40 Training Specalist

PS – Little tips like this can make ALL the difference when it comes to safe and effective kettlebell technique. That’s why everyone raved about last year’s Online Kettlebell Swing Workshop, and I’m putting on another one very soon. Keep an eye on your email inbox, registration opens later this week!

5-min Isometrics Strength Workout

Check out today’s 5-minute isometrics workout you can do any time, any place!

Click the link below to learn more, and to get the full 8 week plan:

==>> Forgotten Isometric Exercises (full 8 week program)

This is a method that used by old time strongmen as a big part of their training programs. It’s effective for building strength and muscle, and there is no equipment required:

5 Minute Isometrics Workout for Strength

Do three rounds of the sequence below (watch the video to see how to do the exercises):

– wall push – :30 hold

– palm push – :30 hold

– scissors – :30 hold

Click the link below to watch the video for this workout:

-> youtu.be/F5nICNvFp4E

Have fun with that one, talk to you next time –

-Forest Vance @ KettlebellBasics.net

PS – Did you know that a Buddhist monk developed a system that focused of twelve basic tensing exercises in the 12th century?

It’s true.

Variations of these isometric exercises were also then adopted by other martial arts such as Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Ki Gong.

These once forgotten isometric exercises – and variations of them – are now being used by athletes and trainers all around the world for greater strength and health.

Even A-list actors like Angelina Jolie, Uma Thurman, and Penelope Cruz… and badasses like Conor McGregor and Georges St. Pierre … all use these training methods.

They are the perfect compliment to your kettlebell / strength training program.

Click the link below to learn more, and to get the full 8 week plan:

-> Forgotten Isometric Exercises (full 8 week program)

New Video – Kettlebell Strength / Explosive / ISO Finisher

Check out this Kettlebell Strength / Explosive / ISO Finisher you can add to the end of your next workout:

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Kettlebell Strength / Explosive / ISO Finisher

Perform each exercise for :30. Rest for :10 between moves. Repeat circuit two (beginner) to four (advanced) times total:

— Kettlebell Squats (24k men / 16k women)
— Squat Jumps
— Bodyweight OR +Kettlebell ISO Holds

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This Kettlebell Strength / Explosive / ISO finisher workout will help you get stronger, build explosive power, and more.

Enjoy! –

– Forest Vance @ KettlebellBasics.net

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