How to do a Proper Kettlebell Swing (Don't Make THIS Mistake!!)

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  • čas přidán 8. 12. 2016
  • The Kettlebell Swing is a great full-body exercise that has amazing carry over to other aspects of physical performance. Unfortunately, many people get the exercise wrong. Today Mind Pump shows you the proper way to do a kettlebell swing and reveals mistakes people may make.
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Komentáře • 313

  • @juliehock6059
    @juliehock6059 Před 3 lety +18

    The perfect exercise, and done correctly is a strength and cardio exercise. I aim to do 100 swings every training day. Love suitcase swings also with two bells, at present I’m doing 2 x 8kg. Am definitely not a hunky muscly guy, but at 78 I can definitely move those bells - snatch, squat, rack and press etc etc and deadlifts.

  • @jeffcummins1408
    @jeffcummins1408 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you Sal Di Stefano for mentioning the cardio effect this exercise has. You hear this constant debate about strength resistance training vs. cardio; the truth is you need both, and the two-handed KB swing does a great job of delivering both.

  • @flareplayerico
    @flareplayerico Před 3 lety +2

    I have had lots of people get back injuries through this one, so credit to you, gents, for discussing it.

  • @kollabor8
    @kollabor8 Před měsícem

    Its 2024, I'm 55, I started doing kb swings, db goblet squats, coupled with straight arm pulldowns, these exercises contribute to my regular session, I'm not wanting to go into my 60's without being mobile

  • @heatherhall1727
    @heatherhall1727 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the towel analogy to explain the kinetic energy involved! Thanks!

  • @theswingsetproject6455
    @theswingsetproject6455 Před 5 lety +10

    I like the Mind Pump guys. I listen to their podcast all the time. But as a kettlebell enthusiast for over 10 years, and an RKC/StrongFirst instructor for the last 4, there is quite a bit wrong with the kettlebell swing that Justin is doing. 1) We do not teach the start of the swing with the KB behind the body. Never have. 2) Justin’s neck and lower back are anything but neutral 3) Justin’s shoulders are in his ears - very little Lat engagement 4) His stance is too wide, not driving enough force through the ground. A KB swing is a “jump, without the jump.” 5) The kettlebell is smacking him in the ass on the way back through, which indicates a shortened hinge where the hamstrings are not fully engaged and the lower back is taking too much of the load. Just some thoughts. Like I said - Love the Mind Pump crew, but we have a responsibility to teach this move correctly and safely. Way too many instructional videos out there where dudes are just making stuff up....

  • @alleo5774
    @alleo5774 Před 3 lety +1

    differentiating the swing from a squat movement is great. Thanks for sharing!

  • @donniecain4266
    @donniecain4266 Před 3 lety

    These guys are great ! The interaction between them us Execellent and they are spot on in their instructions ! Thanks guys for the video !

  • @Sniffy0727
    @Sniffy0727 Před 2 lety +2

    This is crazy to say but admittedly even watching this thoroughly it's still a move that takes so learning or getting used to....

  • @nicolelillaine
    @nicolelillaine Před 6 lety +5

    Thanks guys! I live to hear the breakdown of the mechanics behind each exercise. It helps me not only focus on the proper form but also hone in on the mind body connection to the correct muscle group. Thanks again! 🙂

  • @chrisfoto4782
    @chrisfoto4782 Před 9 měsíci

    Needed this to adjust my form. Was leaning over way too much. Thanks!

  • @DeanWright-gj2nm
    @DeanWright-gj2nm Před 9 měsíci +29

    Bought this for my youngest to develop basic form for single hand kettlebell work. czcams.com/users/postUgkxtaDAl93XF8wxJhssTtjIFjzid82wglva It has a nice grip on it, just a little rough so it isn't slippery. I was doing a few rotator cuff exercises to test and worked well for those movements I'd been doing with a regular dumbbell. Cool thing you can do is hold it in your hand for door-knob turns to work the forearm and grip. Note: it's small, almost all handle, but that's what I expected given the weight. Smallest I've worked with before is 15lbs, so it was kind of funny to see the difference 10lbs makes.

  • @1diggitech
    @1diggitech Před 2 lety +2

    Good technique,I started just going to the hips,from the floor to hip height,hips forward no swing.I first broke it into 2 movements,helped me smooth out the exercise learned how to like they said use the hips & gluteus.Yes @ 6:29 ☝️

  • @Cowface
    @Cowface Před rokem +4

    I love the kettlebell swing so much. I think it’s my favorite of all. We live such anterior dominated lifestyles and this one works the entire posterior chain, is both a strength and cardio exercise, highly functional, explosive, and helps develop the glutes nicely.
    I do have to be careful not to use too much weight, I’ve hurt my shoulders by using a KB too big for me to control on the descent.

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  Před rokem +1

      I totally agree! Be smart, but they are an excellent exercise for the context of modern life!

  • @PUABored12
    @PUABored12 Před 3 lety +6

    Two big things I drew from this tutorial. (1) Start with the kettlebell behind you (2) Its not meant for you to force it up there with your arms its momentum.

    • @nickfarrell429
      @nickfarrell429 Před 3 lety +3

      This is not the way most kettlebell experts preach to start. You want to start with the bell in front of you. Then hike it back and snap. It’s done this way because I’m kettlebell training all movements are done with purpose and are in sync with breathing. Inhale as you hike back and then snap forward, hard exhale, and snap the hips. Also do not do that chicken neck. Keep the spine aligned. Check out Strong Firsts CZcams page for the absolute best advice on everything kettlebell

  • @monikaopenshaw9624
    @monikaopenshaw9624 Před rokem

    Thank you for the demonstration; very helpful.

  • @johnlyndsay
    @johnlyndsay Před měsícem

    Perfect video beginner... thx

  • @somedude8807
    @somedude8807 Před měsícem +1

    Starting with the kettlebell behind you? Good luck with a heavier load!! You’ve just made a lot of physiotherapists smile. And arms and shoulders should be relaxed but in control - again try doing that with a heavier load!

  • @LoveFix2558
    @LoveFix2558 Před 6 lety +1

    Great instruction, thanks

  • @carleshahalkias4535
    @carleshahalkias4535 Před rokem

    Thank you! Somehow I always find myself always wanting to go into a dang squat!! This video was great.

  • @teciasexy08
    @teciasexy08 Před 5 lety

    This video is great for beginners as myself!

  • @hayleymiller8041
    @hayleymiller8041 Před 7 lety +3

    Love the hat, Adam. =) Another very helpful video, definitely a mind pump.

  • @colinreid2346
    @colinreid2346 Před 2 lety

    so how do you recommend adding it into your workout, how long do you do it for? do you progressively overload?

  • @jerrymaraccini2485
    @jerrymaraccini2485 Před 6 lety

    Thanks so much for this video!!

  • @letsgetdowntobusiness-

    real bro talk! good info!

  • @Smilerz600
    @Smilerz600 Před 6 lety

    What kettle bell weight should be used? is there a formula for estimating a good weight for your current strength and when should you move up in weight? Thanks nice vid.

  • @frayedendz1
    @frayedendz1 Před 5 lety

    Nailed it...great explaining it, great technique

  • @TheHarrylakin
    @TheHarrylakin Před 6 lety +2

    Watching this video really changed my perception on Kettlebell Exercises and how effective they can be!!

  • @lysduchamp
    @lysduchamp Před 5 lety +2

    REALLY great example of how to do the move! thank you

    • @gordonray528
      @gordonray528 Před 2 lety +1

      poor fucking eg. Follow Pavel Tsatsouline , Mark Wildman, Kettlebell Kings

  • @arsenalpm
    @arsenalpm Před 3 lety

    Very helpful thank you

  • @tonypowell1087
    @tonypowell1087 Před 6 lety

    Well done.

  • @thesoakers4368
    @thesoakers4368 Před 5 lety +39

    I like the talking and discussing the proper techniques and benefits. Make sure its done correctly. Good video

  • @robertvictory8391
    @robertvictory8391 Před 5 lety +1

    Been doiing that wrong; thanks for the info

  • @fitnessminimalist9250
    @fitnessminimalist9250 Před 5 lety

    Is the rack for the Indian clubs homemade? I need one. Loved the video.

  • @tonyofarrell2775
    @tonyofarrell2775 Před 6 lety

    Very helpful

  • @trade0714
    @trade0714 Před 6 lety +1

    What is this going to do if you have a periodic lower back pinch? Is this movement fundamentally good, or bad for people with lower back tightness (not pain, just soreness)?

  • @timreilly8875
    @timreilly8875 Před 4 lety

    I am handicapped and appreciated the detail.

  • @NordKristal1kristal
    @NordKristal1kristal Před 4 lety

    amazing

  • @adamhammer5210
    @adamhammer5210 Před rokem

    Question: how much do you bend your knees to get that hip hinge and thrust?

  • @kvn08cosmo
    @kvn08cosmo Před 6 lety

    Big help guys. Thank you

  • @mikec1882
    @mikec1882 Před 10 měsíci

    Pretty good explanation of the KB swing. Thanks. P.S. Two of you are wearing Converse Chuck Taylors. Any reason why?

    • @TruthTellert63
      @TruthTellert63 Před 13 dny

      A lot of people like them for weightlifting/training because the bottoms are completely flat & they have virtually no give; your energy goes upward into the lift instead of sinking into the cushioning. However, Mark Rippetoe recommends against them, as he doesn't think the canvas uppers are supportive enough.

  • @chazrocket
    @chazrocket Před 3 lety +2

    His ankles bending sideways is tripping me out 🤣

  • @moshezuchter
    @moshezuchter Před 3 lety

    Love the explanation. Was looking for more info as I've been doing it incorrectly the last few months. Thank you 🙏✌️

  • @joeking1157
    @joeking1157 Před 5 lety +1

    good breakdown of the mechanics of the swing, thanks it made me understand the move better!

  • @autumnrain3998
    @autumnrain3998 Před 5 lety +2

    Great info... thanks for sharing this

  • @Thankful_n_Grateful
    @Thankful_n_Grateful Před 5 lety

    So when swinging using hips, what muscles are being worked

  • @lloyddinma9944
    @lloyddinma9944 Před 3 lety

    Actually, the talking was not as extraneous as I expected. Really in context. Great job guys! [You guys should have seen this video of a guy in India teaching Futures contracts.😴. At one point he leaves to accept a package]

  • @ajayh6034
    @ajayh6034 Před 5 lety +4

    I think such videos are very important to prevent injuries...I watched a lot of videos before I started my swings..So thanks for video guys...Nothing wrong in talking too much if the same prevents injuries...

  • @maddoxtolliver
    @maddoxtolliver Před 5 lety +32

    *pavel Tsatsouline.* #nuffSAID

  • @michaelbouchard659
    @michaelbouchard659 Před 3 lety

    So nervous to try this for the fist time in a busy gym lol. Better to invest in my own bell and do it at home

  • @mauricehendriks5550
    @mauricehendriks5550 Před 7 lety +163

    your neck is going back and forth, this not the best way. Keep your chin tucked in. Another thing I notice is you are standing on the outside of your feet, causing unnecessary pressure on your ankle. The best way is to go bare feet and grip the floor with your toes so you get activation from the ground up.

    • @justinandrews6447
      @justinandrews6447 Před 7 lety +15

      Maurice Hendriks thank you for pointing that out good sir 🤓

    • @danielsglasgow
      @danielsglasgow Před 6 lety +1

      Maurice Hendriks k b ok

    • @jamestilley5845
      @jamestilley5845 Před 4 lety +4

      Saved me having to say the same things!!! really bad technique. Add in the depressed rib cage, rounded shoulders and to much forward hip movement and not a great example. Although to be honest you've only gotta look at his beefed up posture and you can see it's never gonna be a great swing

    • @michelevionneburwell-herre4662
      @michelevionneburwell-herre4662 Před 4 lety +2

      Good point. I gave myself a herniated disk by improper thrust of my hips. Both lumbar and cervical spine. I recovered and back to the KB though more carefully, I'm turning 66yo in April so not new, to both life and/or exercise.

    • @eddyjimenez-scorpio
      @eddyjimenez-scorpio Před 2 lety +3

      Ur a good man Justin, any other celebrity trainer wouldnt have answered at all, says alot about you young man.

  • @Yahalom-ih3hn
    @Yahalom-ih3hn Před rokem

    Hi I find when I raise higher in the front I get a great shoulder workout as well so why don’t ppl do it? Like here he says not to go high at the front

  • @lol-vx3uf
    @lol-vx3uf Před 6 lety

    I like this guy

  • @ImHandlingIt
    @ImHandlingIt Před 5 lety

    Justin, where’d you get those pants?

  • @christosmaninos1570
    @christosmaninos1570 Před 5 lety +1

    This was very helpful, thank you.

  • @joeldelima4172
    @joeldelima4172 Před 4 lety +1

    Expla.... 2:00 how do you get a hole in your shirt.. funniest instruction video 😂🤣

  • @michaelreyes2301
    @michaelreyes2301 Před 3 lety +1

    so I am new to kettlebell swinging and my question for Mind Pump is why is it bad doing a squat with the swing and then bringing the kettlebell to almost overhead? Are there no benefits to it if you tighten your core? Thank you.

    • @ravenkliff
      @ravenkliff Před 2 lety

      there are benefits but it's a different workout, not really the classic swing they're teaching here

  • @Daniel-ld7xs
    @Daniel-ld7xs Před 3 lety

    0:52 I saw someone do the squat type and then proceed to do a calf raise at the end LOL

  • @AIRBUS10
    @AIRBUS10 Před 5 lety +1

    New subscriber here 2018. I only subscribed because of the thumbnail.

  • @tendingtropic7778
    @tendingtropic7778 Před 6 lety

    how many kgs are they doing it with?

  • @christianhughey1942
    @christianhughey1942 Před 7 lety +4

    What's up with the wagon above the exit sign above the door?

    • @josemv25
      @josemv25 Před 4 lety

      What's up with you drowning puppies?

  • @estrategyroomscape525
    @estrategyroomscape525 Před 4 lety

    Hey where do you buy the asteroids?

  • @juliehock6059
    @juliehock6059 Před 3 lety

    Correct, the bell should just float up with the momentum of the hip snatch

  • @tracycarver6239
    @tracycarver6239 Před 3 lety

    I do it the way they recommend, but exactly what's wrong with a "squat" swing?

  • @jiggaguilar
    @jiggaguilar Před 6 lety

    I think I finally got it. It seem so silly, but without a personal trainer to watch you, well. What I heard from ALLLLL the talking (grow up and learn from people who seem to know a thing or two, or use your mouse and click forward, gasp!) was one word, cardio. The final tweak i needed, was the speed at which i was doing it, or lack thereof. I sped it up, and now my kettleball is not going so high, form looks much butter and back not feeling it so much. Thanks for the video!!

  • @nygeek6471
    @nygeek6471 Před 4 lety +1

    So half this video is two dudes being antagonistic to the guy with the Santa hat

  • @newlyborncorn
    @newlyborncorn Před 4 lety

    What if you turn the kettlebell 90 degrees and hold it so that the edge of the handle faces forwards?

  • @brendarodriguez6073
    @brendarodriguez6073 Před 3 lety

    How high should the kettlebell swing up when it’s going up? Should it meet your chest or are you swinging the kettlebell too high by then?

    • @mitchsweat3466
      @mitchsweat3466 Před 2 lety

      You want it a bit less than 90 degrees. If it's straight out in front of your body that's the position where you'll be the most off balance and have potential for injury. Keep it a few degrees below that

  • @zayaweight9579
    @zayaweight9579 Před 5 lety

    Watching this I realized that the falls I learned in jujitsu repaired me for the hip movement required for this. t felt so unnatural the push my hips forward & extend my back, especially wile falling to the ground, but I eventually got over that & the kettle bell swing was pretty easy to learn for me.

  • @nedersport-lh8bo
    @nedersport-lh8bo Před 4 dny

    The average smart ones only need to watch from around 4:00 on.

  • @paulcraven5489
    @paulcraven5489 Před 4 lety

    Three guys in the gym without a phone!!!

  • @colincolin7237
    @colincolin7237 Před 4 lety

    I love all of the people bitching about the length and talking. You have the ability to skip through but for those that actually understand the body, we appreciate how deep they go in their explanation. You wanna do a kb swing just to move weight? Or do you want to understand what the fuck you're actually doing? Most of the complaints are coming from the former while they walk around with fully protracted shoulders looking like Quasimodo with ILS thinking they're God's gift to fitness.

  • @darthmatter1363
    @darthmatter1363 Před 4 lety

    I always end up hurting my back, I have no back issues and no injuries in my past nor currently either. What do I do to not hurt my back, because it genuinely hurts a lot ?

    • @XieTianXieDi888
      @XieTianXieDi888 Před 4 lety

      Gabriel Laureano that is because of the way the Hard Style swing causes the bell to fly forward and pull at your lower and mid back. Look up the Kettlebell Sport swing. It’s more of a pendulum movement instead of a hinge movement and it saves your lower back from the strain.

    • @lynic-0091
      @lynic-0091 Před 2 lety

      Keep the kettlebell closer to your body, the further you hold it down, the more your back will hurt.

  • @samuraininja739
    @samuraininja739 Před 5 lety

    Does this improve my stroke and thrust game?

  • @corbinwantland7669
    @corbinwantland7669 Před 6 lety +1

    Not near enough squat, refer to Enter the Kettlebell by Pavel Tatsouline

  • @RonDotComnz
    @RonDotComnz Před 4 lety

    Lovely, thank you.

  • @godisgreat5141
    @godisgreat5141 Před 3 lety +2

    We dont have all day dudes

  • @czarnylfernando17
    @czarnylfernando17 Před 5 lety +1

    Good vid, they are not just chatting they are talking with sense,

  • @johnbryant3943
    @johnbryant3943 Před 3 lety +1

    Folks, please just look up
    Pavel enter the kettlebell.
    Thanks for the video guys, stop talking though and just watch the above video...

  • @gorizumi
    @gorizumi Před 3 lety

    What is a video game machine on backward?

  • @josemiguelfernandez2793

    Excelente!!

  • @GgSyUm
    @GgSyUm Před 3 lety

    Guy in the Green could do voice overs for Manfred from Iceage.....Everyone loves Raymond...

  • @bca-biciclindcuaxel7527
    @bca-biciclindcuaxel7527 Před 6 lety +1

    Just do the freaking exercise lmao ! What are running for president or something ?:))

  • @SchuyFit
    @SchuyFit Před 3 lety

    Kettlebell swings might be the best exercise ever made.

  • @paullee9277
    @paullee9277 Před 2 lety

    👍

  • @chunter9102
    @chunter9102 Před 6 lety +246

    I stopped the video half way through. They talk and play to much. it would help to get to the point.

    • @TheHyde8875
      @TheHyde8875 Před 6 lety +4

      C Hunter it's funny watching the way guys with some muscle hold their arms and hands. Constantly flexing and posturing.

    • @yvensaintlauren1577
      @yvensaintlauren1577 Před 5 lety +2

      They are teaching how to do it correctly and what muscles your supposed feel otherwise you could do it wrong and not really get the same results

    • @rssfeedslive
      @rssfeedslive Před 4 lety

      EXACTLY

    • @gb92081
      @gb92081 Před 4 lety +1

      1000% agree C Hunter.

    • @theknack
      @theknack Před 4 lety

      @@TheHyde8875 So true! The way to tell if someone thinks they're hench or not is to ask them to fold their arms. If they're normal one hand will be visible on top of the bicep. People who think they have massive arms always put both hands under to emphasize the biceps.

  • @bobbucks
    @bobbucks Před 5 lety

    Just do it... damn it

  • @larrywallace2881
    @larrywallace2881 Před rokem

    The kettlebell swing is the most important exercise you can perform, its carry over effective will help you in all aspects of your life. Unfortunately its relatively new to the American people.

  • @BodybuildingAreachannel
    @BodybuildingAreachannel Před 5 lety +1

    they will make a diploma in kettlebell swing

  • @HMFamilyLife
    @HMFamilyLife Před 2 lety

    What is the physical benefit of this exercise if you're just swinging and thrusting with your hips.

  • @Trillvil1
    @Trillvil1 Před 4 lety +1

    A LOT OF PPL AT THE GYM IS DOING IT WRONG EVEN TRAINERS 😂😂😂😂

  • @kbkesq
    @kbkesq Před 4 lety +2

    6:15 safest for the back.

    • @alleo5774
      @alleo5774 Před 3 lety

      his compensation neck movement worries me abit.

  • @wyldebore4089
    @wyldebore4089 Před 5 lety +8

    So Pavel’s kettlebell swing is “wrong”?

    • @iamtrillahd
      @iamtrillahd Před 3 lety +1

      Comrade, you cannot talk about Pavel in this manner, if you value your health.

  • @PixemWeb
    @PixemWeb Před 3 lety

    Great tutorial. Loving the Krispy Kreme Themed Shirt 🙌🏼

  • @viconeup
    @viconeup Před 6 lety +1

    Just doit!!

  • @chipdouglas3565
    @chipdouglas3565 Před 6 lety +1

    Are you supposed to get so much head movement out of the swing ?

  • @dirtyarjun
    @dirtyarjun Před 5 lety

    aawch been doin it wrong the whole time 🙈

  • @tsiggy
    @tsiggy Před 2 lety

    i truly hate that i can't see the like to dislike ratio

  • @indy3749
    @indy3749 Před 4 lety

    At least you don't talk so much I start yelling at my phone.

  • @kilowaverider
    @kilowaverider Před 5 lety +1

    Chat untill 3.05 and after 5.20 ...