One Arm Kettlebell Swings
How to Do One Arm Kettlebell Swings
- Start with one kettlebell placed on the floor between your feet.
- Bend your knees and back slightly and reach down to grip the kettlebell in an overhand grip.
- Explode upwards using your legs and bring the arm holding the kettlebell out in front of you until it reaches a horizontal level.
- Lower the kettlebell back between your legs (but not to the floor) and switch hands to repeat the movement.
Related Hamstrings And Shoulders Exercises
One Arm Kettlebell Swings Exercise Details
Muscles worked
One Arm Kettlebell Swings targets hamstrings and shoulders and also works glutes & hip flexors and triceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: kettlebells.
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