One-arm Swing
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings, Glutes, Arms
One-arm Swing focuses on Hamstrings, Glutes, Arms, with Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform One-arm Swing with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand with a loose grip.
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Hinge at your hips, allowing the kettlebell to swing between your legs and slightly behind you, keeping your back flat.
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Explosively drive your hips forward and squeeze your glutes, using this momentum to swing the kettlebell up to chest or shoulder height.
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Keep your arm straight but relaxed at the top of the swing, letting the power come from your hips and glutes.
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Allow the kettlebell to naturally fall back down, guiding it between your legs as you hinge at your hips again.
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Immediately transition into the next repetition by driving your hips forward once more.
Secondary Muscles
While One-arm Swing primarily targets Hamstrings, Glutes, Arms , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Hamstrings, Calves . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed One-arm Swing, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as One-arm Swing, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
