Mastering the Kettlebell Swing: Technique, Variations, and Programming
Learn the mechanics, joint actions, and power generation principles required for safe and effective kettlebell swings. This course covers step-by-step progressions, fixes for the seven most frequent form errors, and advanced swing variations for strength and conditioning. It is ideal for fitness enthusiasts, lifters, and trainers looking to refine hip-hinge technique and build kettlebell workouts.
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What You'll Learn
- Execute proper hip hinge and squat swing mechanics while engaging the posterior chain and core stabilizers
- Identify and correct common swing faults, including over-gripping, forward shoulders, early hinging, and arm raising
- Perform diverse swing styles, including Hardstyle, pendulum, American, single-arm, and suitcase swings
- Program swing routines with appropriate volume, pacing, and load for power, strength, or endurance goals
- Implement targeted warm-up mobility routines and post-workout cool-down stretches specific to kettlebell training
Prerequisites
- Access to at least one kettlebell of an appropriate working weight
- General physical mobility to perform squats and hip hinges safely
Course Curriculum
- 1Introduction to the Kettlebell Swing1:42
- 2Practice Activities and Self-Assessment0:59
- 3Who This Course Is For1:14
- 4Course Overview and Learning Goals3:22
- 5Kettlebell Swing Mechanics Overview1:20
- 6Benefits of the Kettlebell Swing0:50
- 7Muscles Used in the Swing4:25
- 8Warm-Up Mobility and Priming13:52
- 9Kettlebell Swing Step-by-Step Progressions23:14
- 10Mistake Correction: Gripping Too Tight4:09
- 11Mistake Correction: Rounded Shoulders and Lack of Scapular Activation3:11
- 12Mistake Correction: Incomplete Hip Extension1:43
- 13Mistake Correction: Following the Bell and Early Hinging1:35
- 14Mistake Correction: Kettlebell Bobbing1:44
- 15Mistake Correction: Involving the Ankles1:31
- 16Mistake Correction: Shoulder Raising2:28
- 17Double-Arm Squat Swing7:09
- 18Double-Arm Hip Hinge Swing3:46
- 19Double-Arm Hardstyle Swing1:48
- 20Double-Arm Pendulum Swing4:49
- 21The American Swing3:11
- 22Single-Arm Squat Swing1:40
- 23Single-Arm Hip Hinge Swing4:08
- 24Double Kettlebell Suitcase Swing2:53
- 25Kettlebell Short Lever Swing4:22
- 26Single-Arm Pendulum Swing7:25
- 27Programming the Kettlebell Swing6:27
- 28Post-Workout Stretching and Cool-Down7:09
- 29Course Conclusion2:08
About the Instructor
Cavemantraining™
YouTube creator
The lessons in this course were produced by Cavemantraining™ and are published on YouTube. YodaHut selected and sequenced them into this course; we did not make them, and Cavemantraining™ is not affiliated with YodaHut.
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- 29 lessons
- 2h 4m of video
- Earns YodaCoins & streaks
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- Free — hosted on YouTube
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