Why your kettlebell won’t swing…part #2
September 29, 2009 by admin
Another common issue that stops us from reaching full…powerful hip extension during our kettlebell training workouts and exercises are tight hip flexors.
Tight hip flexors are just a symptom of our modern lifestyle. Below is a simple hip flexor stretch that should be done prior to your kettlebell training session. There are many, more advanced hip flexor stretches that you can do, this drill is just skimming the surface.
Jason,
Try this on your hip flexor stretch. Before you move yourself forward to stretch, do a pelvic tuck under…hold the tuck and then move forward. I think you’ll find you feel the stretch more intensely.
Tami
Some great tips to advance the standard hip flexor stretch - thanks as always!
@Tami,
I’ve done that before and I agree…much more intense. I wanted to keep this one a bit basic. Thanks for sharing that tip, I appreciate it.
Thank you Sarah for visiting.
Jason, keep those hip range of motion exerises coming, especially for us aging hip replacement guys! It is amazing the impact that lack of mobility and flexibility in this area has on lower back pain.
Jason,
Nice job highlighting two of the key reasons men develop back problems. A weak butt and tight hip flexors are the modern prescription for a “bad back”. Your videos illustrate the simple medicine that can help solve the problem.