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Kettlebell Swing
Explosive hip hinge that builds power in the glutes and hamstrings.
dumbbellintermediateFilm: side
AI form check · side view
Muscles worked
Glutes
Hamstrings
Lower back (erector spinae)
Front deltoids
Abdominals
Abdominals
Forearms
PrimarySecondaryStabilizer
Form tips
- It's a hinge, not a squat — push the hips back.
- Snap the hips to float the bell; arms stay relaxed.
Watch the loop a couple of times, then match the tempo and range of motion.
Note: Keep a neutral spine; hinge from the hips, not the lower back.