"Stay upright and do not release the glutes until your forearms almost hit your stomach. At the very last instant, hinge your hips and get out of the way. Play chicken with the kettlebell." This video is really the absolute perfect demonstration of what Pavel T. says in the book. As a beginner, I always try to have the last sentence in mind. By the way, how many Pavels are there over at SF ;-)
For me, my lats get in the way and the hinge begins with impact between triceps and lats. Forearms almost touch coming down. That's my "button". going up the hip drive is fully engaged. opinions?
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.
This is the most helpful video on the kettlebell swing. I have lower back problems and after watching this tutorial I finally managed to do this exercise the proper way and without any pain!!! This 4-step way is a perfectly new experience and my swing became much more dynamic as well. THANK YOU!!!
This is MANDATORY viewing, and not just once! Deceptively simple lesson and perfectly instructed. I learned the hard way and did not follow these principles and severely injured my lower back, just like you warned. Thank you so much for this very important lesson and the clear teaching technique. I will be sure to keep this in mind when swinging next time and will share this with many others!
Damn, that is such a valuable tip, especially shown against the bench. Thank you! Just tested it out and I can definitely see the difference when I emphasise the hips more.
This comment is probably 5 years too late, but I chanced upon this video now only (newbie to KB & swings): This is an excellent form cue & will help me get my form in check as well as cause less back pain which I was facing while doing swings. Thank you!
Reading S&S finally after picking it up about a year ago and am writing down a plan. I’m years out of shape but I feel excited about this. This video is a perfect breakdown of the swing since I can’t afford a trainer so thank you
Great information and easy to understand! I really like the cue of imagining there are two buttons on the torso waiting to be pressed by the downward swinging arms to initiate the hinge. Thank you very much!
I've been using kettlebells for several years, and this totally clicked for me, never know what will, I guess. I'm right in the middle of Dan John's 10,000 kettlebell swings in 30 days protocol, and I finally get what "hard style" means after this video. Transformed my swing!
Thank you for this video. I have just recently gotten into the kettlebell swing and the first day I did it, my back was tight. After watching this instructional video, I believe I am now properly swinging my 'bell.
Very helpful; I can already feel an improvement in the feel of my swing. This and your 56kg single arm swing video, which shows your technique under a heavy load, have created a bit of a light bulb moment for me. Děkuju!
Wow, this is a helpful video. I've been doing it wrong all this time. It wasn't a problem until I started using a 53 kettlebell for my 100 swings. I'll do back down to a lighter kettlebell and doing right this time.
thanks Pavel Macek. Your video really helped. I admit I was actually doing the 2 count movement. Glad you made this video. Text vs video are a world of a difference. thanks!
Hi Pavel may I ask if the force required to thrust the bell upwards should only come from the hips. And that the arms are just to hold the bell in place and not lift using the arms and shoulders? It's not easy to just power from the hips. Appreciate your advice. Thanks Sir!
Yes, from the back swing, aggressive "static stomp" and a hip thrust. The arms are loose, like a rope with a weight on the end. Any questions, please let me know. Pavel M.
Just started Kettlebell Swings in the last few weeks. Need 2 practice Ur technique . Pretty sure l am going OK 👍. Have Ur Book on loan from a friend. But always up 4 Tweaks & Improvements . Wanting 2 build endurance, strength & power 4 my Road Cycling. Thx very much 4 sharing Ur Technique break down Pavel Awesome 👌 Robert Australia 🇦🇺
I've been swinging KBs for a little while now and it never felt right. Going to go and try this immediately because I think I can see my problem now. Thank you!
@@StrongfirstCz I wasn't snapping at the top to help drive the kb, and I was driving too much with my arms. I've dropped the weight, slowed it down and I'm remapping my swing all over again. Thanks so much for this. This'll be a game changer for my on adventures!
Luckily I have watched the vid before doing swings. And I am confident I am doing fine. What also helps me is viewing it as follows. Starting from the upright position with the kettle in front. It flies down and the kettlebell pushes my butt back and I need to go down into the silverback stance. The instant after I have to get straight again, moving only my back to stand up. Ofcourse the legs bend, but I consider them straight throughout the movement.
Curious if you lock the knees on the up swing? I've read or seen on some other video that you should not let the hips go over your sagittal center line, that you should put a brake on the hip after the initial jump movement... Basically your body should be in a straight line on the highest part of the movement, and not curved even slightly back.
thanks for the video. describing it as a 4 part move helps me a lot. at the moment my main problem is getting started though. at 2:15, how to you initiate the kettlebell going back? is it lifting and pulling? what muscle groups are you using?
Ok this is the BEST video I've seen on the swing. Wow!! Thank you.
Thank you, we are glad it is useful!
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While Tsatsouline’s books are quite comprehensive, this video really cleared up the swing for me when I was learning.
Good work, Pavel.
"Stay upright and do not release the glutes until your forearms almost hit your stomach. At the very last instant, hinge your hips and get out of the way. Play chicken with the kettlebell." This video is really the absolute perfect demonstration of what Pavel T. says in the book. As a beginner, I always try to have the last sentence in mind. By the way, how many Pavels are there over at SF ;-)
Thank you, sailorbob74133. And to your question - "there can be only one". We all other Pavels are just humble disciples of our great teacher.
For me, my lats get in the way and the hinge begins with impact between triceps and lats. Forearms almost touch coming down. That's my "button". going up the hip drive is fully engaged.
opinions?
Yes, exactly like this.
As many as it takes.
What do you mean by play chicken with kettlebells?
The perfect swing doesn’t exi-
One of the best Kb swings advice available on the net.
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.
This is the most helpful video on the kettlebell swing. I have lower back problems and after watching this tutorial I finally managed to do this exercise the proper way and without any pain!!! This 4-step way is a perfectly new experience and my swing became much more dynamic as well. THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad the video is useful.
This is MANDATORY viewing, and not just once! Deceptively simple lesson and perfectly instructed. I learned the hard way and did not follow these principles and severely injured my lower back, just like you warned. Thank you so much for this very important lesson and the clear teaching technique. I will be sure to keep this in mind when swinging next time and will share this with many others!
Thank you for your kind words!
Great Video short, complete, effective, makes a difference immediately
Thank you, glad it is useful!
Still the best KB swing instructional video on the interwebz
Thank you for your kind words!
This is the best kettlebell video I've seen, Thanks so much!
Roddy, thank you for your kind words. Keep swinging!
I agree. Thank you for the video
Honestly, this is the best description of a kettlebell swing that I’ve seen. Well explained!
Damn, that is such a valuable tip, especially shown against the bench. Thank you! Just tested it out and I can definitely see the difference when I emphasise the hips more.
Absolutely the most helpful video on fixing my swing! Thank you
This is one the clearest explanation of how to do a proper kettlebell swing
Well done! Comprehensive and definitely helpful. I ll put it in my practice. Looks also like easier to do two breathing cycles in this way.
Very nicely explained and demonstrated. Thanks for the great 4 step breakdown!!
The best explanation that I've seen about swings. Thanks!
Thank you, Pedro!
this was the most helpful video on the swing for me thanks a lot, you saved me from injury no doubt
I've just started kettle bells so investigating safe method. Your example next to the bench is perfect. Thank you.
Just started kettlebells today! I love the tips you guys have your channel, very helpful for a new guy like me.
Tom, thank you for your kind words. More stuff coming soon!
I cannot thank you enough for this video. Great video!
Andrea, our pleasure, we are glad you like it!
Best kettlebell video ever man. Thanks for sharing the love.
Thank you Nick!
This comment is probably 5 years too late, but I chanced upon this video now only (newbie to KB & swings): This is an excellent form cue & will help me get my form in check as well as cause less back pain which I was facing while doing swings.
Thank you!
Reading S&S finally after picking it up about a year ago and am writing down a plan. I’m years out of shape but I feel excited about this. This video is a perfect breakdown of the swing since I can’t afford a trainer so thank you
How did it go
Great information and easy to understand! I really like the cue of imagining there are two buttons on the torso waiting to be pressed by the downward swinging arms to initiate the hinge. Thank you very much!
Thank you for the comment, keep swinging!
Great explanation, thanks Pavel 👊🏻
Thank you Tom!
I've been using kettlebells for several years, and this totally clicked for me, never know what will, I guess. I'm right in the middle of Dan John's 10,000 kettlebell swings in 30 days protocol, and I finally get what "hard style" means after this video. Transformed my swing!
Really excellent explanation and demonstration! Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words!
describing it as a 4 count movement makes so much sense. i was having issues with my back being sore after swings, this helps quite a bit
Thank you for this video. I have just recently gotten into the kettlebell swing and the first day I did it, my back was tight. After watching this instructional video, I believe I am now properly swinging my 'bell.
Excellent Kevin!
Perfect tutorial. Thanks for helping us be better at the craft.
Super helpful, Pavel. Thank you!
Very helpful; I can already feel an improvement in the feel of my swing. This and your 56kg single arm swing video, which shows your technique under a heavy load, have created a bit of a light bulb moment for me. Děkuju!
Thank you for your kind words, Gary!
the only thing you missed to make this video more epic it's to say
"comrades"
Thank you. Great instructional video. Can't wait to go home and try this.
Awesome, such a simple cue but has helped my swing massively. Should take care of that lower back ache I get. Thank you!
Excellent, we are happy it is useful.
Sencilla y muy buena explicación....así se evitan muchas lesiones... gracias!..lo pondré en práctica
Wow, this is a helpful video. I've been doing it wrong all this time. It wasn't a problem until I started using a 53 kettlebell for my 100 swings. I'll do back down to a lighter kettlebell and doing right this time.
Great information as always. So glad you made the move to the USA.
Pavel Tsatsouline moved to USA. Pavel Macek )on the video) is based in Prague, Czechia, Europe.
You da man. This is just what I needed to see. Thank you! 🤘
Thank you sir, we are glad it helps!
Brilliant demonstration never seen it done like that before.
Thank you Mark!
Thank you. This is the best video on swing.
Thank you, we are glad it is useful!
Great demonstration. My coach from Strong First exactly show me swing like that, and I do same exercise everyone before I start my swing.
Excellent! Please send our regards to your Coach!
StrongFirst.cz no problem
This is excellent advice. Thank you.
best Kettlebell Swing that I saw. Congrats
thanks Pavel Macek. Your video really helped. I admit I was actually doing the 2 count movement. Glad you made this video. Text vs video are a world of a difference. thanks!
Excellent! I am glad the video was helpful. Pavel M.
Hi Pavel may I ask if the force required to thrust the bell upwards should only come from the hips. And that the arms are just to hold the bell in place and not lift using the arms and shoulders? It's not easy to just power from the hips. Appreciate your advice. Thanks Sir!
Yes, from the back swing, aggressive "static stomp" and a hip thrust. The arms are loose, like a rope with a weight on the end. Any questions, please let me know. Pavel M.
Yes, generate the force from the ground up, legs and hips.
I am a teacher. Dividing the workout in to 4 parts in easy to understand. Good Teaching technique. Really good.
The 1 2 3 4 breakdown was really helpful.
Amazing and clear. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words, Andrea. Keep swinging!
Just started Kettlebell Swings in the last few weeks. Need 2 practice Ur technique . Pretty sure l am going OK 👍. Have Ur Book on loan from a friend. But always up 4 Tweaks & Improvements . Wanting 2 build endurance, strength & power 4 my Road Cycling.
Thx very much 4 sharing Ur Technique break down Pavel Awesome 👌
Robert Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you for your video. I have been struggling to get it right
Спасибо, лучшее видео по теме из всех, виденных на ютубе!
Спасибо!
by far the best explanation of swing nuances i found on yt
thank you!
Thank you, just what I needed
Excellent form!
Best KB swing tip on the internet.
Very nice and helpful! I will buy a kettlebell right now.
Thank you Klaus, please report how goes!
The best video I have seen. 👍👍👍
*"I only eat steak. Chicken is a weak bird."*
-Pavel Tsatsouline
Id eat Bison with that philosophy. Those mofos can jump an 8 foot fence.
"It can't even fly!" - Rogan
Ok, boomer.
what is so strong about a factory farmed cow standing in his own feces while full of antibiotics.
compared to a chicken? about a couple thousand pounds.
Good stuff. Helped a lot.
THE BEST EXPLANATION EVER
Perfectly perfect, thank you!
Great video. Thanks.
awesome tips!!
I've been swinging KBs for a little while now and it never felt right. Going to go and try this immediately because I think I can see my problem now. Thank you!
Let us know how it works!
@@StrongfirstCz I wasn't snapping at the top to help drive the kb, and I was driving too much with my arms. I've dropped the weight, slowed it down and I'm remapping my swing all over again. Thanks so much for this. This'll be a game changer for my on adventures!
@@captainawesome3349 Perfect!
Four counts. You opened a door between kettlebell swings and music for me.
very helpful, thanx ! will try asap.
Comrade! Thanks to this video we can all have the work capacity of an Android and the pain tolerance of an immortal! Power to you!
Classic!
Best explanation ! Thanks
Great video on this
beautifully explained! thanks
Great ques. Gotta fix some stuff now!
Awesome tips!
Thank you for your kind words.
Super helpful!
Great tip!
Thank you Gene!
Outstanding
Luckily I have watched the vid before doing swings. And I am confident I am doing fine. What also helps me is viewing it as follows.
Starting from the upright position with the kettle in front.
It flies down and the kettlebell pushes my butt back and I need to go down into the silverback stance.
The instant after I have to get straight again, moving only my back to stand up. Ofcourse the legs bend, but I consider them straight throughout the movement.
thank you for this
V good and easy to understand video of KBS.
Thank you Thomas!
Great explanation......thank you
Thank you for your kind words!
Best swing video.
Curious if you lock the knees on the up swing? I've read or seen on some other video that you should not let the hips go over your sagittal center line, that you should put a brake on the hip after the initial jump movement...
Basically your body should be in a straight line on the highest part of the movement, and not curved even slightly back.
Very Helpful Thanks
Thank you!
awesome. thanks for sharing
Thank you Daniel.
it's nice
technique. Thank you.
Thank you!
Very useful. Thanks
Cool! Definitely going to put this into practice. Do you offer a workout program?
Thank you for slowing it down and breaking it up.
Great video
Justin, thank you for your comment, we are happy you find it useful!
Superb
Very good video
Thank you Shawn!
Well done thank you
Thank you for your kind words!
thanks for the video. describing it as a 4 part move helps me a lot.
at the moment my main problem is getting started though.
at 2:15, how to you initiate the kettlebell going back? is it lifting and pulling? what muscle groups are you using?
good explanation
Damn that's good freaking form
This was helpful.
Just subscribed.
thanks form chile !
Thanks and best regards from Czechia, Europe!
His Enlish improved dramatically since this video.