One-arm Swing

Primary muscles
Glutes, Hamstrings
Secondary muscles
Traps
Equipment
Kettlebell
Movement pattern
Hinge

Steps

  1. 1 Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand with a neutral grip.
  2. 2 Hinge at your hips and slightly bend your knees, allowing the kettlebell to hang between your legs.
  3. 3 Explosively extend your hips and knees, driving through your heels to swing the kettlebell forward and up to shoulder height.
  4. 4 Allow the kettlebell to swing back down between your legs, hinging at your hips and bending your knees as it descends.
  5. 5 Absorb the momentum and return to the hinged starting position, then switch sides to work the other arm.

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