*By functional I mean you can comfortably swing or carry it **bestgym.equipment** around as one would expect of a kettlebell weight. By versatile I mean the protective coating does not prevent attaching magnetic micro-plates to increase the weight, so, for example, a 35 pound kettlebell can be increased by up to 5 pounds in weight or possibly a bit more by attaching magnetic micro-plates.*
I hate when people just tell to lift heavier and heavier. This was really necessary and technical video i should have watched one year back. Thanks man!
WELL. i am a complete beginner, and this video is exactly what i need and was looking for. may you be blessed for saving many from injury and, through proper instruction, aiding encouragement to folks wanting to improve their strength/health !
Thank you so much. I’m at the end of my third week with a kettlebell and I keep pulling muscles and getting pains in areas I’m not even trying to work out lol. I’ve watched so many tutorials but none of them break down each movement. They just say “like this!” and run through the entire movement at normal speed. Seeing each fundamental movement broken down is invaluable and is sure to save me a lot of aches and pains and injuries later on! 👍
This is the absolute best explanation of the mechanics of the swing. Everyone else has "beginner 101" yet they are introducing actual workouts, and completely ignore the mechanics for correctness of movement. Thanks for this.
Thank you for showing what form is supposed to look like. I appreciate you for not making love to camera being impressed with yourself. I've been doing these wrong and getting back strain, your "chop" explanation helped me with my form
I found it fascinating to watch the progression of developing the skills and muscles to perform a good kettlebell swing. This is one of the best how to videos I have ever seen.
This video is definitely for beginners. I like your simple progressions to the full swing. You are the first person to teach the preparatory movements. I am definitely going to follow your technique and build up to the full kettlebell swing. Thanks for taking the time to teach the kettlebell swing.
This is a great tutorial. I won't even say it's for beginners. It covers the safe, proper most beneficial way to get into the swing for anyone who doesn't want to suffer musculoskeletal injuries.
The best video on teaching kettlebell. I just hut myself last week, spine injury. Went too hard, too fast with 20kg kettlebell swings. I wish I would have seen this video ealier. Please be careful everyone.
Thank you so much for this video. Instead of simply discussing form and what muscles to engage or saying that we need to keep everything tight to be safe with the KB swing you actually provided an easy to follow tutorial so that I don’t go into this as a beginner and practice without knowing true correct form because even a few poorly formed swings could lead to injury 🙃
I've been trying to learn the proper form for this, and I think this is one of the best RUclips tutorials I've found so far. Great job. But I would have appreciated seeing the full swing in action.
You are such a lovely person, I feel that this exercises are the only ones that are actually helpful to heal my bad lower back posture. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Brandon,Great break down on the smaller movements that when combined create a kettle bell swing. Very informative...what I was looking for to understand better.Thanks!
As a beginner who got a kettlebell too heavy this definitely helps practicing the movement without hurting myself or muscling it lol, gotta order a 35lbs kettlebell soon
I appreciate this video. I keep hearing how great and easy the kettlebell is for full body toning, but it scares me a little. I don't want to harm my back using it. These movements look like a great way to get acquainted with the kettlebell without injury. When I'm ready to incorporate the kettlebell into my routine I will start with these movements.
Going through this entire sequence would be excellent as a warmup before getting into your actual swings. I do 5-10 reps of each to get into the groove.
This guy is informative and gives a good simple explanation. His video, along with "How to do a kettlebell swing" by Bodyfit by Amy, are the best kettlebell swing videos on the internet.
Just what I needed darling. TYSM. The breakdown of the pre swing movements is amazing. I wish you had continued into the full swing. Maybe that’s next?
Glad this is useful for you! Regarding the full swing, do you mean more of a CrossFit-style overhead swing? Brandon is RKC/StrongFirst trained, so this swing he demonstrates here isn't much lower than the full Russian-style swing.
This is great. Just gonna add, start with a lighter weight until you feel solid in your form. No one ever borked their spine and knees or pulled something in their back by starting too light.
As a beginner,how do I know what is an ideal weight for me? I currently only bicep curl 12kg.. I want one for lots of different movements...or do I need more than one for that?
What a great intro to the swing. I can't imagine many having the patience to follow your rule, because, well, we all know how patient people are these days lol. Seems to form a pretty solid foundation for the full swing though.
What an amazing tutorial video! Many thanks! I am keen on starting the kettlebell swings. I have read that an athletic man should start with 16kg, is it ok?
Hi Jackie - thanks for watching our videos! I do know women with DR who do kettlebell workouts, but to be safe, you should check with your doctor first.
I keep hearing about how beneficial the kettlebell swing is for other applications. If you know of those applications would you please explain how & in what ways this exercise is so beneficial? Thanks.
Hi there - Anything that needs core strength and posterior train strength will be benefited by training the kettlebell swing. So, that's a LOT of activities and movements. It also trains coordination and balance.
I wish I could put this on repeat on a screen at my gym; so much bad form out there (which is probably why I never see the same people doing swings more than once or twice). Thanks for this!
As long as you are generating the power from your glute and keeping your core tight and back straight, you are probably doing all right. That said, your best bet would be to have a trainer check you out, even if it's just for one lesson.
Hi Oscar -- It's always best to start lighter and get your form right to begin with. So start as light as 12kg or 16kg and work up from there when you feel confident in your technique.
This is one of the best tutorials I've seen for anything fitness related, you should be proud of it!
Couldn't agree more ✊
I agree!
*By functional I mean you can comfortably swing or carry it **bestgym.equipment** around as one would expect of a kettlebell weight. By versatile I mean the protective coating does not prevent attaching magnetic micro-plates to increase the weight, so, for example, a 35 pound kettlebell can be increased by up to 5 pounds in weight or possibly a bit more by attaching magnetic micro-plates.*
I hate when people just tell to lift heavier and heavier. This was really necessary and technical video i should have watched one year back. Thanks man!
WELL. i am a complete beginner, and this video is exactly what i need and was looking for. may you be blessed for saving many from injury and, through proper instruction, aiding encouragement to folks wanting to improve their strength/health !
Thank you so much. I’m at the end of my third week with a kettlebell and I keep pulling muscles and getting pains in areas I’m not even trying to work out lol. I’ve watched so many tutorials but none of them break down each movement. They just say “like this!” and run through the entire movement at normal speed. Seeing each fundamental movement broken down is invaluable and is sure to save me a lot of aches and pains and injuries later on! 👍
This is the absolute best explanation of the mechanics of the swing. Everyone else has "beginner 101" yet they are introducing actual workouts, and completely ignore the mechanics for correctness of movement. Thanks for this.
Yes, yes yes, you nailed it.
Thank you for showing what form is supposed to look like. I appreciate you for not making love to camera being impressed with yourself. I've been doing these wrong and getting back strain, your "chop" explanation helped me with my form
I found it fascinating to watch the progression of developing the skills and muscles to perform a good kettlebell swing. This is one of the best how to videos I have ever seen.
This video is definitely for beginners. I like your simple progressions to the full swing. You are the first person to teach the preparatory movements. I am definitely going to follow your technique and build up to the full kettlebell swing. Thanks for taking the time to teach the kettlebell swing.
Thanks, Krishna! Glad you found us and that the video was so helpful.
This is a great tutorial. I won't even say it's for beginners. It covers the safe, proper most beneficial way to get into the swing for anyone who doesn't want to suffer musculoskeletal injuries.
The best video on the subject. Thank you!
One of the best tutorials on this movement/exercise! Excellent!
The best video on teaching kettlebell. I just hut myself last week, spine injury. Went too hard, too fast with 20kg kettlebell swings. I wish I would have seen this video ealier. Please be careful everyone.
Thank you so much for this video. Instead of simply discussing form and what muscles to engage or saying that we need to keep everything tight to be safe with the KB swing you actually provided an easy to follow tutorial so that I don’t go into this as a beginner and practice without knowing true correct form because even a few poorly formed swings could lead to injury 🙃
I finally believe I can master this motion thanks to this tutorial. Beast mode!!
the best kettlebell swing tutorial I found, thank you a lot!
I've been trying to learn the proper form for this, and I think this is one of the best RUclips tutorials I've found so far. Great job. But I would have appreciated seeing the full swing in action.
I love training and teaching Kettlebells and I love the movement patterns that you demonstrate this break down is rather fabulous :)
This is one of the better tutorials I’ve seen.
This is the most helpful kettlebell swing video, thank you!
Brilliantly explained!
That looks correct and I will follow this advice for my kettlebell swing training..
I was 100% doing it wrong so far
Hands down the BEST technique video I've seen for the kettlebell swing mechanics. Technique is everything!
Thank you!!
Best instruction I've seen.
Next explanation I’ve come across.
Thank you!✌🏾👍🏾
Very informative and excellent instruction!
Great video! The step by step progression was incredibly helpful!
This is true.
You are such a lovely person, I feel that this exercises are the only ones that are actually helpful to heal my bad lower back posture. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Glad you found this so helpful, Marian!
Excellent tutorial. Best so far!
Thanks brother. Very good video to help beginners. Love and respect from india
Brandon,Great break down on the smaller movements that when combined create a kettle bell swing. Very informative...what I was looking for to understand better.Thanks!
Awesome, Eric - glad to hear this was helpful!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Simply the best breakdown of this great exercise!
You're welcome! And glad you found our video!
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the best explanation video for beginners. Thanks for your sharing. God bless!
As a beginner who got a kettlebell too heavy this definitely helps practicing the movement without hurting myself or muscling it lol, gotta order a 35lbs kettlebell soon
what weight did you get at first? Did you get injured? I started with a 20kg and I think im going to start with a much lighter one.
@@oc3144 20kg is too heavy, unless you are naturally strong or have done weights before
I appreciate this video. I keep hearing how great and easy the kettlebell is for full body toning, but it scares me a little. I don't want to harm my back using it. These movements look like a great way to get acquainted with the kettlebell without injury. When I'm ready to incorporate the kettlebell into my routine I will start with these movements.
Awesome! That's great to hear and exactly why we made this video.
Remember to keep a flat back while doing the swing - Not arched or rounded.
Excellent tutorial
I'm a beginner and appreciate the break out and visual of each movement.
Glad it is helpful! Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial, thank you!
Great video!
What size is a good kettle to start off with?
great beginner moves. I like that you focus on repetitive
learned movements first. :)
I love the simple hands-on visual technique
Glad to hear it!
Going through this entire sequence would be excellent as a warmup before getting into your actual swings. I do 5-10 reps of each to get into the groove.
This is the best video that shows proper form. Thank you
Fantastic!
This guy is informative and gives a good simple explanation. His video, along with "How to do a kettlebell swing" by Bodyfit by Amy, are the best kettlebell swing videos on the internet.
Wow, thanks Kelley!!
Wow the best explanation I found after atleast 50 videos...superb to build from scratch. Appreciate the tips. Great
EXELLENT EXPLANATION/ILLUSTRATION, THANKS!!!
Just what I needed darling. TYSM. The breakdown of the pre swing movements is amazing. I wish you had continued into the full swing. Maybe that’s next?
Glad this is useful for you! Regarding the full swing, do you mean more of a CrossFit-style overhead swing? Brandon is RKC/StrongFirst trained, so this swing he demonstrates here isn't much lower than the full Russian-style swing.
This is so informative. Thanks
Excellent demonstration and strategy.
Thank you!
Great job!!
Yes I can!!! THANK YOU!!! 💪🏻🤓♥️‼️
This is great. Just gonna add, start with a lighter weight until you feel solid in your form. No one ever borked their spine and knees or pulled something in their back by starting too light.
Best instructional video ever! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for
Excellent instructions for teaching kettlebell exercise. Many thanks
You're very welcome!
EXCELLENT!
this is important, thanx
Very good explanation
Nice - I will watch this again - thanks so much - very clear - step by step - cool
You're welcome!
So helpful
Thank you
Very informative. Thanks.
You're welcome!
As a beginner,how do I know what is an ideal weight for me?
I currently only bicep curl 12kg..
I want one for lots of different movements...or do I need more than one for that?
Great video!
Thank you for the video 👏🏿
Fantastic instructional!! Thanks!
You're welcome!
What is the starting weight I can use? I have 20lbs and I find it heavy?
This was a very good video.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent demo. Thank you.
Awesome, thanks for letting us know! Is there anything else you'd like to see from us?
thanx that was good, form is the key I have had kettlebell for years, now I'm serious about using them
Awesome - good for you!
Thank you that is a really good example 😊👍👍
Excellent instruction
Thank you - glad it was helpful!
What a great intro to the swing.
I can't imagine many having the patience to follow your rule, because, well, we all know how patient people are these days lol.
Seems to form a pretty solid foundation for the full swing though.
Thanks, we think it's a great place to start too! Good technique is always the best foundation.
Thank You! Love the detail on this for us beginners!
You're welcome!
What kettlebell weight is used in the video?
Good job! Very helpful!
Thanks!
The best explanation
Great demo
This is very helpful. Thanks. 👍
You're welcome!
I like working out with kettle bells
What an amazing tutorial video! Many thanks! I am keen on starting the kettlebell swings. I have read that an athletic man should start with 16kg, is it ok?
Great video, got me started, thanks Brandon!
Awesome! Glad you like it!
Excellent demo!
Thanks!
First steps...thanks
super informative, thank you!
You're welcome, Jerry!
how much kg kettlebell?
i tried for half an hour still i am unable to keep my spine in right angle while bending with kettlebell
nice
Good work! :D Finally a nice swing video...! :)
Thanks!
Is the kB swing safe for diastasis recti?
Thanks
thanks so much for this!!
Exactly what I need, I have been told I can do this safely with my diastasis recti, do you agree? Excellent.
Hi Jackie - thanks for watching our videos! I do know women with DR who do kettlebell workouts, but to be safe, you should check with your doctor first.
great
I keep hearing about how beneficial the kettlebell swing is for other applications. If you know of those applications would you please explain how & in what ways this exercise is so beneficial? Thanks.
Hi there - Anything that needs core strength and posterior train strength will be benefited by training the kettlebell swing. So, that's a LOT of activities and movements. It also trains coordination and balance.
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I wish I could put this on repeat on a screen at my gym; so much bad form out there (which is probably why I never see the same people doing swings more than once or twice).
Thanks for this!
What weight plz? And at @ is there need of weightlifting belt?
The weight will vary for each person depending on strength and skill level. No need for a weight belt ever on this movement.
What's the most optimal foot position/distance?
Very similar to a squat. Just outside your hips
Wow, This is very great vdo. I have question sir. My arms kind of short and I need to lower my knees and push my butt back more is this a good form ?
As long as you are generating the power from your glute and keeping your core tight and back straight, you are probably doing all right. That said, your best bet would be to have a trainer check you out, even if it's just for one lesson.
that swing was so low
which weight do you recommend for an average build 35 year old guy
Hi Oscar -- It's always best to start lighter and get your form right to begin with. So start as light as 12kg or 16kg and work up from there when you feel confident in your technique.