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Ballistic hip hinge with a kettlebell that targets glutes and hamstrings to build explosive power and conditioning; commonly used in functional fitness contexts.
Kettlebell
3/5 • Intermediate
Glutes, Hamstrings
Quads, Lats, Traps, Abs, Obliques
Forearms
9
No
No
No
Medium
Moderate
Glute Max
Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
Erector Spinae
Rectus Femoris
Lower Traps, Mid Traps
10-20 reps
30-60 seconds
Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width, kettlebell on the floor about a foot in front of you. Hinge at the hips to grip the handle with both hands, tilting the bell toward you.
Inhale sharply as the bell swings back between legs; exhale forcefully (hiss) as you snap the hips forward.
1-0-1
Bell travels from behind the hips to roughly chest height; hips reach full extension (standing plank) at the top.
Not recommended; perform solo with appropriate weight.
Russian Kettlebell Swing, Two-Handed Kettlebell Swing, KB Swing
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Kettlebell
Glutes, Hamstrings
Kettlebell
Glutes, Hamstrings
Kettlebell
Glutes, Hamstrings
Kettlebell
Glutes, Hamstrings
Kettlebell
Glutes, Hamstrings
Kettlebell
Glutes, Hamstrings
Kettlebell
Glutes, Hamstrings
Kettlebell
Hamstrings, Glutes
Kettlebell
Hamstrings
Kettlebell
Hamstrings, Glutes


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