How to do it
Keep the bell close to your body on the downswing.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the kettlebell with both hands in front of you.
- 2
Bend at the hips and knees to swing the kettlebell back between your legs.
- 3
Thrust your hips forward to swing the kettlebell up to chest height.
- 4
Let the kettlebell swing back down between your legs and repeat the movement.
- 5
Keep your back flat and core engaged throughout the exercise.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on hinging at the hips and using the momentum from your hip thrust to swing the kettlebell, not your arms.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the hinge
- ✕Knees caving inward at the bottom
- ✕Hyperextending the spine at the top