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How to do the Kettlebell Swing

The Double Kettlebell Turkish Get Up is great core exercise that also had tremendous benefits to your pressing ability. Throughout the entire movement your core is being worked. To the same degree, the shoulder that is keeping the kettlebell overhead is being used to maintain that overhead position. Try the no hand version for some extra core work and added hip mobility. Start light and work your way up with this exercise.

 
Purpose/Focus: Strength, Power, Conditioning
Body Parts Used: Back, Shoulders, Arms, Core, Legs
Difficulty: Easy
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Exercise Steps
Step 1

Lay down with a pair of kettlebells next to you. Rollover to the first kettlebell lifting it up with your left hand and then bring up the other kettlebell with your right arm.

 
Step 2

Bring the kettlebells to your chest and press them so that your arms are vertical. With your core get yourself into a seated position. 

 
Step 3

When seated, bring both feet to your left side with both knees on the ground and drive your hips up getting yourself into a seated position. 

 
Step 4

Step forward with your left foot getting into a lunge. 

 
Step 5

Stand up and reverse the motion on the way down in a controlled manner.

 
Tips

Your arms needs to remain vertical throughout the duration of the exercise Keep your eyes on the kettlebells until you are in the lunge position; from there, bring your head into a neutral position until you reverse the motion Alternate which direction your bring your feet every rep.

 
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My Mad Methods, Mark de Grasse

Mark de Grasse is the owner of MyMadMethods.com, My Mad Methods Magazine, and My Mad Methods Productions. In addition to being a certified trainer specializing in kettlebells and bodyweight training, Mark is also the chief editor and designer of both the website, magazine, and My Mad Methods Productions DVDs. Find out more.

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Ringoac
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written by Ringoac, March 24, 2011
I have a question about the dificulty level rankings. How are the exercises ranked. Is it based on physical strength or technical difficulty? The Turkish Get ups especialy the double seems to me to be a more advanced move but its ranked as easy. I really dig the web site and thanks for your help.
mark
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written by mark, March 24, 2011
It's probably more of a moderate exercise, but you can always do it with bodyweight only. Difficulty is always based on technical difficulty because you can always workout with less weight. Glad you like the website! More coming soon!

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