How To Do A Kettlebell Swing | The Right Way | Well+Good

Kettlebell swings are an important part of many a gym day or at home workout! Today, trainer Roxie Jones, is teaching us how to swing a kettlebell the right way to tone muscles and prevent injury. Watch to learn what to do and what not to do when it comes to swinging a kettlebell! #kettlebellswing #therightway #wellandgood

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[kellesalle]

I had to look for a video like this because I did a kettlebell workout this morning and I had a feeling that the instructor was definitely doing the kettlebell swing wrong. Thanks for this!

[lighting_fast]

I tried it and you are definitely right, you feel it more when doing it correctly.Thankyou for showing this I was never sure of the proper way of doing it, please do more of it

[kishadivine]

Kettlebell has always hurt my back when doing swings. I thought it was because im heavy in the front. But ive also been doing it wrong by focusing on squatting and swinging big. Thanks for the explanation of hip hinge and now i will focus on hamstrings and hips.

[SchuyFit]

Yes! Proper form. And I like how chill this video is (the color and bgm).

[neriahf]

I just did this yesterday the right way and I felt my thighs burn as I was doing it. Fast forward to the next day (today), my inner thighs hurt bad but I’m planning to do this everyday and I LOVE THIS!

[girlfriend]

Awesome demo. Especially the tip about an apple under your chin, excellent!

[thegohlmethod]

You don't pick it up from a deadlift position, you set the KB a couple feet in front of you so your feet and the KB form a triangle. You then pull the KB back like hiking a football to start the movement with momentum instead of standing up and swinging in bigger and bigger arcs. This is meant to save energy especially when using heavier weights. Also she's not allowing her forearms/wrist make contact with her inner thighs before hinging her hips. She's initiating her hip hinge too early basically. Allowing your forearms/wrists to make contact with your body before hinging your hips is a kinesthetic cue that helps you activate the muscles around your pelvis and glutes. It's kind of like "catching" the KB with your body then throwing it back. Watch Lebe Stark videos for legit KB techniques

[YeaNo.]

Awesome tutorial I love seeing right and wrong ways it helps correct mistakes so so much easier.

[julesyates]

I was doing it all wrong. Haha Dang it. I keep thinking it has to be this big movement but it doesn’t. I felt it more in my glutes in hamstrings with that little movement than trying to thrust it up high. Thanks!

[carlahicks]

Thank's for this video! Doing it correctly is everything.😊

[venuex]

You are amazing and you helped me so much at the gym today god bless you and your great teaching skills because I’m not a pro and I love being this way!!!

[brittdabee]

So I have been doing it right lol it’s just a funny feeling thing to do I feel like people be looking like what is she doing 😂😂🤷🏽‍♀️ thanks for the video

[myrnaj]

#WellGoodSquad!!🙋🏾‍♀️💜 Happy Thanksgiving. ❤🤗

[zainabmulla]

Hiya!!
I’d like some advice on how to correct my posture. I find that if I stand close to straight the kettlebell catches between my thighs and so for that reason I have to tilt my back forward and for that reason my knees end up bending. How could I correct it??

[divyadewan]

Where did you get these kettlebells from? Love!

[billyhill]

Please show how the kettlebell can be use for your back as well because I do that with my other exercises with the kettlebell thank you.

[monkeybargym]

Truly inspiring! you're one of the calisthenics athletes don't got me interested into doing calisthenics. I started last year and never want to stop. #monkeybargym

[sadichhyapoudel]

Can you guide me, for beginners from what weight should we start kettle bell swing? It's my 1st time trying kettlebell swing and I am planning to buy one

[AkshayPatil-rjny]

Make a video on what can kettlebell swings can do to your body

[NachoLimeGuy]

I found when I did this, my back and shoulders were feeling very tired, especially now, the day after. What can I do to prevent this in future?