Kettlebell swings and knee issues
redcrow9
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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?
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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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.0
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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
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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I only feel a bit of strain in the neutral start position0
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Once I get going I'm fine
Deadlifts are a no no for me right now but the swing is fine0 -
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.0
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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
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.0
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