Russian Kettlebell Swing
Beginner
Kettlebell swing to eye or chest height, emphasizing hip drive with a shorter range of motion than the American swing.
Muscle Groups
gluteshamstringscore
Equipment
kettlebell
Coaching Cues
- 1Hinge at the hips and load your hamstrings on the backswing
- 2Pop your hips forward explosively
- 3The bell floats to chest or eye height from hip power alone
Standards
- 1Kettlebell reaches chest to eye height
- 2Hips fully extend at the top of each swing
- 3Arms remain straight throughout the movement
Scaling Options
- •Lighter Kettlebell
- •Dumbbell Swing