Does anyone else Kettlebell Swing?

kmab1985

Was thinking of incorporating the Kettlebell Swing into my workouts. Does it have good benefits?

Thanks All
Kel

mike_bold

yes! Swing heavy and swing often

Kettlebelling

Kettlebell Swing is an amazing exercise. Just be careful with your form so that you will not harm yourself.

AllanMisner

Yes, when it is programmed into my crossfit workouts. A good kettle bell swing (good form that is) will work your entire posterior chain (hamstrings, glutes, back) and abs and core stabilizers. Not to mention the metabolic push.

beachhouse758

Yes, I love that workout (and I normally loathe weight lifting *hides from flames*) I love that it engages the core and legs and butt *and* it is fun!

Like they said, form is essential with KBs.
I made the mistake of starting with a workout in which the instructor had really poor form and it hurt my back. Nothing serious, thankfully. But made me realize that form is crucial.
I really like Lauren Brooks and Zuzka Light for kettlebell workouts. Lauren Brooks also has great books with detailed pictures, written breakdowns of the movements etc..

atypicalsmith

How do you log it in? I started a post earlier asking that question, but haven't gotten an answer. Thanks.

beachhouse758

I log it with the count from my HR monitor. Which I know isn't the most accurate for this type of workout -- the Zuzka Light workouts are non-stop so it keeps my heart rate up throughout. And I log it under "cardio" and put down the calories from the HR monitor

gkauf744

I log it under cardio as "strength training".

atypicalsmith

gkauf744 wrote: »

I log it under cardio as "strength training".

Perfect! Thank you!