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Glutes

Kettlebell Swing

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Push the hips back with a flat back; the weight stays close to your legs.

Muscles

Primary

Glutes, Hamstrings

Secondary

Lower Back, Abs

Steps to perform

  1. 1Stand with feet wide and a kettlebell in front of you.
  2. 2Hike it back between your legs.
  3. 3Snap your hips forward to swing it to chest height.
  4. 4Let it fall back and repeat.

Loads the lower back. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Kettlebells

Alternatives

Barbell Romanian Deadlift

Hamstrings · Glutes

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Hamstrings · Glutes

Conventional Deadlift

Glutes · Hamstrings · Lower Back

Cable Pull-Through

Glutes · Hamstrings

Stiff-Leg Deadlift

Hamstrings