Not only is the kettlebell swing a superb tool for both grooving a powerful hip-hinge movement - one of the fundamental human movement patterns on which we rely for daily function - and a remarkable tool for achieving a measure of cardiovascular conditioning and strength endurance, a well-performed, controlled swing is also the basis for other kettlebell movements.
As such, being able to perform a crisp, powerful, accurate kettlebell swing sets you up to make the most of the simple "gym in your hand": the kettlebell.
In brief, the reasons for including kettlebell swings in your training include...
- Grooving the natural hip-hinge movement pattern with low load and high volume
- Improve your posture by improving posterior kinetic chain function
- Promotes the ability to quickly move between maximum body tension and relaxation
- Simple way to fit a level of cardiovascular conditioning into a time-crunched schedule
As discussed in the lesson video, here is the course outline.
No more messing about, let's move on and have a look at the kettlebell swing in action.
