American Kettlebell Swing
Intermediate
Kettlebell swing taken to full overhead lockout, requiring greater range of motion and shoulder stability.
Muscle Groups
gluteshamstringscoreshoulders
Equipment
kettlebell
Coaching Cues
- 1Drive your hips hard to generate enough momentum for overhead
- 2Let the bell travel in a smooth arc to overhead
- 3Control the bell on the way down and load your hips for the next rep
Standards
- 1Kettlebell reaches full lockout directly overhead
- 2Arms are fully extended with biceps by the ears at the top
- 3Hips and knees reach full extension at the top
Scaling Options
- •Russian Kettlebell Swing
- •Lighter Kettlebell