Kettlebell One Arm Swing

Kettlebell One Arm Swing demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet hip-width apart, kettlebell on the floor between your feet
  • 2Bend at your hips and knees, grasp the kettlebell with one hand
  • 3Straighten your legs, thrust your hips forward, and swing the kettlebell up to shoulder height
  • 4Let the kettlebell fall back down, hinge at the hips and absorb the weight
  • 5Then, explosively stand back up, using the momentum to start the next swing

Tips:

  • Focus on using your hips to drive the movement — not your arm
  • Keep your back flat and core engaged throughout the exercise
  • Ensure the kettlebell reaches shoulder height but doesn't go beyond
  • Remember to breathe — inhale on the way down and exhale as you swing the kettlebell upward

Kettlebell One Arm Swing Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs