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Swing height? How high and why?

LKB Editor - Categories: Basics
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The swing is the essential kettlebell drill to master. Get the proper technique down on it, and you will be well on your way to mastering the many more complex drills. Here is a great article from Bret Jones over at Applied Strength.

Reading time = ~ 5 minutes

Swing height? How high and why?

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Comment By Steph on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 11:18 AM

Great article, thanks for posting. I have some difficulty teaching this to folks with tight-ham, rounded shoulder mechanics. I guess it's all part of teaching proper squat mechanics, but any tips on getting (men esp.) to flatten out the back during this movement to engage those glutes?

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