Kettlebell Swing

Danish: Kettlebell swing

Movement pattern

Ballistic, Hinge

Equipment

Kettlebell

Main muscles

Biceps femoris (long head), Gluteus maximus, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus

Also works

Adductor magnus, Erector spinae

Stabilisers

Deltoid (anterior part), External abdominal oblique, Flexor digitorum profundus, Flexor digitorum superficialis, Internal abdominal oblique, Latissimus dorsi, Rectus abdominis, Transversus abdominis

Muscle groups

Hamstrings, Glutes

Level

Intermediate

Type

Compound, pull

Load

External load

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Lower back / trunk: moderate

Related exercises

Alternatives: Barbell Hip Thrust, Cable Pull-Through

Harder version of: Kettlebell Deadlift

Easier version of: Kettlebell Clean

Opposing movement: Kettlebell Goblet Squat

Other names

German: Kettlebell Swings · Spanish: Kettlebell Swings · French: Swings au kettlebell

Liftosaur: Kettlebell Swing, Kettlebell · wger: Kettlebell Swing, Kettlebell Swings

Also called: Russian Kettlebell Swing, Russian Swing, Russian Swing (Kettlebell), Two-Handed Swing

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