Let's talk the KB Swing (American Style)

First lets look at the starting position:

Chest is up, back is tight, weight is in my heels, I am not squatting the KB but instead in somewhat of a deadlifting position.

In the finish, the bell gets overhead. In this case I went fully vertical but you don't have to.

To initiate the movement the knees and hips drive through. The movement is focused on the hip extension and not arms at all.

Here is an example of what I DON'T WANT on the way up. Many of you will find yourselves wanting to swing the bell. Take a look at how the bell is out front but my hips are still closed and my knees bent. This is an all arm driven movement here which is not what I want, keep in mind that the rappid extension of your hip is what drives this weight up.

Lastly, on the way back down don't look the way I do in the picture above. I know how easy it is on the last few reps to get sloppy. Keep that back tight and chest up!

 

 

Workout for Tomorrow:

    

Stole this one from Austin (Crossfit Milpitas). I did it today with him. 

    

12 Ring Dips

33 Air Squats

18 Pull Ups

Sprint Roughly 75 meter's (do 9 burpees) Sprint Back

   

Sorry I had forgotten the burpees when I first posted.

 

Perform this for time....rest 90 seconds and repeat for a total of 4 rounds.

 

 

Comments

[Frank R]

Awesome WOD today! Hope everyone gets a chance to do it.