Kettlebell Swing
The kettlebell swing is a hip hinge exercise that primarily trains the glutes and hamstrings, with the erector spinae, core and forearms assisting. Equipment: dumbbells. Suited to intermediate lifters.
- Primary muscles
- Glutes And Hamstrings
- Secondary muscles
- erector spinae, core and forearms
- Muscle group
- glutes
- Equipment
- dumbbells
- Movement pattern
- Hip Hinge
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Also searched as
- kettlebell swings, kb swing, kettle bell swing
Complete kettlebell swing guides
- Proper formKettlebell Swing: Proper Form, Step by StepClear, evidence-aware guide to kettlebell swing form: setup, hinge cues, breathing, tempo, common mistakes with fixes, programming advice, safety and limits.
- Muscles workedKettlebell Swing: Muscles Worked and Smart AlternativesClear summary of which muscles kettlebell swings train, how to program them, and 3–4 practical alternatives with when to pick each (equipment, injuries, plateaus).
- Sets and repsHow Many Sets and Reps for the Kettlebell Swing?Practical, evidence-aligned set/rep ranges for kettlebell swings by goal (strength, hypertrophy, endurance), progression week-to-week, and clear signals for when to add weight or reps.
- Common mistakesThe Most Common Kettlebell Swing Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)Identify and correct the 6 most common kettlebell swing errors: why they happen, what they cost you (gains or injury risk), and one concrete fix for each. Practical, evidence-aware advice.
- At-home alternativesKettlebell Swing Alternatives at Home (Minimal Equipment)Five practical kettlebell swing substitutes you can do at home with bodyweight, dumbbells, or bands. What each preserves and loses, and when you should return to a gym.
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