Kettlebell Swing Errors and How to Fix Them.
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2017
- Two common errors in the kettlebell swing. The first one being not sitting back far enough when hiking the bell prior to the swing. The second of being moving the hips up when hiking the bell back in the swing.
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Brian, you have a great gift for coaching.
I’m at a loss for words. Thank you so much for that compliment. I’m always aiming to improve at the skill of coaching so I may better others through what I teach. Again, thank you!
Great information. Thanks for putting it up.
The Contractor You’re welcome
Yup. That's good feedback.
I feel like I have to consciously run through that checklist every set of swings.
Thanks! Yep, I have a set checklist that I run through every time for swings, deadlifts, squats, bench press, etc...
Brian what’s your take on the hinged elbow, tucked upper arms technique (following the hip snap) I’m seeing more recently?
I would need to see a video showing exactly what you're talking about, but I believe you're referring to what I call a T-Rex swing. I'm not a big fan. The KB swing is designed to create a very strong upper and mid back. You are playing tug-o-war with the bell when you power it forward with your hips. So it makes sense that keeping the shoulders connected and letting the upper arm disconnect from the torso would build that strong upper back. Short answer. The hinged elbow, tucked upper arm technique is incorrect.
Thanks for all these tips Brian. helped so much get the basics down. just a quick question. at 1:13 you set up for the hike pass are your shoulders back and square at that stage, or are they out in front of you sort of reaching for the kettlebell? also do you feel anything in your lower back when setting up like its sort of pulling on your lower back? and lastly do you tense your stomach and use your lats to hike the bell?
James Mostert No lower back pull, yes you reach out for the bells, but then pull your shoulders away from your ears to connect them to the torso. Yes, take a sharp breath in, brace the midsection, and hike back using lats and arms.
Brian Myers , awesome thanks, then to get the kettle bell up the first time do you use the glutes to explode it up
James Mostert Stand up ram-rod straight. Think about pushing your feet through the floor, and yes, contract the glutes hard at the top along with the abs. Practice getting strong at your deadlifts first, and the swing will become easier.
Brian Myers , legend thanks. Ya you’ve helped me a lot to get started. So sick. Loving this kettlebell journey. Bless you brother. Keep up the good work. One day when I’m big I’ll be get my name on the sinister board
Nice tips - will try to adjust my technique, I often get some low back pain with swings
Michael Bolen Hope it helps. Tend to see people trying to control/slow bell down on their backswing as well so watch out for that.
Should your shoulders be packed in close to torso and lats fired and actively tense 100% of the time?
What bell brand are you using ?
Lats should connect the shoulders to the torso the entire time through the swing. How much tension you use depends of the size of bell being used. Bigger bell, more tension. Not sure the brand of bells being used in the video, but I have DD, KB USA, Perform Better, StrongFirst, and Rogue Bells. I'm betting one of those bells is one of my DD. Those are probably my favorite.
Hey Brian, thanks so much for posting your videos. Love your content.
Do you have any pointers for the following:
1. How wide apart are your feet? Does it matter depending on single arm or double arm swings?
2. Any tips for how to delay the hip hinge until the last second without hitting yourself in the groin area? Sometimes the side of my forearm hits me there when I’m trying to delay the hip hinge as late as possible on my one arm swings?
Thanks so much for your content and I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe!
Feet are no wider than your conventional DL stance for single bell work. Think broad jump, you won't have a super wide stance for that. The stance will have to be slightly wider when using DBL's, but not at the sacrifice of power. As far as hitting yourself, I'm not sure what to tell you on that except for play chicken with the bell and wait until the last minute to get the hips out of the way. The back swing is an active, not passive component of the swing. Hope that helps.
Brian Myers thanks for the reply!
I don’t really do dead lifts but from what I’ve seen, it means approx shoulder width? Would you say that’s about right? With the feet slightly turned out?
I was trying to gauge that based on your form but you’re really broad in the shoulders lol
@@arweiss21 You're welcome. Correct, about shoulder width. Honestly, my students do not even swing a bell until I'm happy with their Deadlift as far as technique and strength. The swing comes from the deadlift so my advice is to get with a coach and start deadlifting! The stronger you are, the lighter those bells feel that you're swinging. Hope that helps.
@@brianmyers220 It definitely helps. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I especially found helpful your suggestion to think of the back swing as active, I could tell that by intentionally shooting my hips back, it was putting less strain on my lower back (I was probably cheating on form sometimes and squatting down instead of shooting my hips back).
Once again thanks for the tips. Stay safe!
I am pursuing a goal of 300 swings in 10 minutes. Any tips on how to do them faster? Do you apply any downward pressure at the top of the swing after it floats for a moment, or do you tend to let gravity do most of the work? I hit 280 last night and it was so hard!
Nice job! That is definitely a challenge. Basically 30 swings per minute. Are you wanting to do them un-broken? I assume you're doing two handed swings? Yes, you'll have to do eccentric loaded swings in which you apply downward pressure on the bell after the floats at the top. We call them "Power Swings" at my gym. The sounds not so great on this video, but I go over the style of swing you're looking for! Hope it helps. Let me know when you conquer your challenge!
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@@brianmyers220 thanks a bunch! Will check that out. Yes, 30 swings per minute. I've been using a 24kg because that's the only weight I have haha. Appreciate the advice!
So much for being able to deal with constructive questions and feedback. Liked the video, but then disliked it abruptly after reading your replies.
Ricardo Move along then. You and Walter go console each other in your padded room. I’m well versed in handling constructive criticism and feedback, just not from snarky ass people.
How do you not round your back?
Carlos Graña By keeping your spine neutral.
@@brianmyers220 lol perfect response.
If you're leaning back, wouldn't you fall back as soon as you lift the kettlebell off the floor?
Did I fall? No. Being too far forward puts you at risk of letting the weight swing out front and puts unnecessary strain on the lower back, whether it be a deadlift or a swing.
@@brianmyers220 ok thank you. I've never done it before. Thanks for the video.
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Jonathan Peters Give me a freaking break Mr. perfecto
is it wrong in i do it overhead?
Not wrong, just has a little more demand from the user. Prerequisites required.