Kettlebell swings and knee issues

redcrow9
redcrow9 Posts: 22 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Kettlebell swings are my favorite method of exercise but I have developed some knee issues and I don't want to injure myself further. I only feel a bit of strain in the neutral start position and I seem to be ok with phantom swings. I just hesitate to add the bell for fear I'm rushing it and will undo my recovery.
Anyone else out there notice any extra stress on their knees ?
Am I being paranoid or should I go for it and just stay ultra aware of any pain?

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  • rejectuf
    rejectuf Posts: 487 Member
    If you're feeling strain from kettlebell swings in your knees, odds are you're doing them wrong. Power should come from your hips, and you shouldn't be hyperextending your knees at the end of the movement either.
  • redcrow9
    redcrow9 Posts: 22 Member
    Thanks rejectuf
    Update: I only feel a bit of strain in the neutral start position: aka the sit squat
    So I started with my weenie 15 lb bell
    Hoping to increase to 20 by next week. And 25 2 weeks later :smile:
    Once I get going with my dynamic warm ups the strain seems to ease a bit. The tension is still there but so far so good with only the expected DOMS
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  • redcrow9
    redcrow9 Posts: 22 Member
    I only feel a bit of strain in the neutral start position
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  • redcrow9
    redcrow9 Posts: 22 Member
    Once I get going I'm fine
    Deadlifts are a no no for me right now but the swing is fine
  • jsantus
    jsantus Posts: 53 Member
    My left knee gives me problems sometimes, usually during high-impact exercises. When it does, I throw on one of those Ace knee braces - seems to help.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    redcrow9 wrote: »
    Thanks rejectuf
    Update: I only feel a bit of strain in the neutral start position: aka the sit squat
    So I started with my weenie 15 lb bell
    Hoping to increase to 20 by next week. And 25 2 weeks later :smile:
    Once I get going with my dynamic warm ups the strain seems to ease a bit. The tension is still there but so far so good with only the expected DOMS

    1. You should not be using a squat position. See notes above from others about form.
    2. Be sure to get warmed up well.

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