Kettlebell Swing exercise image and instructions
See how to do Kettlebell Swing in a clear 4-step exercise image with concise instructions. Focus: full body using kettlebell.
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Short instructions
How to do Kettlebell Swing
Follow the numbered positions in the image and use each instruction as its matching cue.
- 1
Set the starting position
Stand behind the kettlebell, hinge with a neutral spine, grip the handle with both hands, and pull the shoulders down away from the ears.
Breathing: Breathe steadily; do not hold your breath.
- 2
Perform the effort phase
Hike the bell high between the thighs, then snap the hips forward; let hip extension float the bell rather than lifting it with the arms.
Breathing: Exhale through the effort.
- 3
Control the end position
Stand tall with glutes engaged, ribs stacked, and the bell floating around chest height while the arms remain relaxed.
Breathing: Breathe steadily; do not hold your breath.
- 4
Return under control
Let the bell fall, hinge only after the upper arms approach the torso, guide it between the thighs, and park it safely after the last repetition.
Breathing: Inhale through the controlled return.
Setup and safety note: Use the declared Kettlebell Swing setup, maintain controlled joint alignment, and stop if the movement causes pain.
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