Russian Kb Swing
The russian kettlebell swing should start with the kettlebell just below the groin or high on the triangle created by your groin and both knees.
Russian kb swing. I ve been using kettlebells since 2004 when i discovered dragondoor and pavel the evil russian. I learned one way to swing a kettlebell how it was taught by pavel on the russian kettlebell challenge vhs tape. In this movement powerful hip extension occurs while simultaneously bracing the abdominals. I learned one way to swing a kettlebell how it was taught by pavel on the russian kettlebell challenge vhs tape.
The russian swing is the one described above which we re in the process of mastering. American swing as a crossfit kettlebell instructor level i i will add that the american swing was the final swing in the progression only after the student has mastered the russian swing. How to perform russian kb swings demonstration with proper form duration. The russian swing should be performed with proper breathing.
That was before young freeman discovered crossfit and well before the american swing was the crossfit standard. Russian swing agree with russian swing for heavier weights power production safer etc. This spat pits the russian swing against the american swing in a battle for kettlebell supremacy. If you re an athlete with a vertical component to your sport such as in olympic weightlifting highland games or even swimming then try the snatch.
The russian swing is a great modality to teach athletes how to break at the abs lats and glutes while using their bodies in a more efficient manner. The russian kettlebell swing starts with an athlete in a loaded position similar to the deadlift. Msp fitness 17 325 views. I ve been using kettlebells since 2004 when i discovered dragondoor and pavel the evil russian.