Why Your Kettlebell Won’t Swing Part #3
October 13, 2009 by admin
Last week I shared 2 reasons why your kettlebell might not be swinging as well as you would like.
Usually there are 2 culprits…weak glutes and tight hip flexors.
Often times these 2 culprits are working together,it’s a conspiracy. Just ask Randy Hauer.
The video below will help you address both issues at the same time…maximizing your benefit.
P.S. To see part #1 of “Why Your Kettlebell Won’t Swing” click here.
P.P.S To see part #2 of “Why Your Kettlebell Won’t Swing” click here.
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what type of new balance shoes are you wearing and are they good for training?
Ralph,
Model 554. I like them….they’re firm and flat.
That is a great explanation of how do to that hip flexor stretch. I use that same technique with my athletes just prior to their vertical jump testing.
Great stuff ! The past few months, while I have been doing more KB workouts, my hip flexors have tightened up so much! They don’t hurt unless I am stretching and I have been doing this stretch, but not with the glute contraction..so hopefully that will help. Just one question…how often do you recommend doing this stretch?
Hey Jerry,
Great use of this stretch prior to vert training/testing, thanks for sharing. I think it’s a good idea before any hip extension work since most people are tight.
Hey Angie,
The glute contraction should help alot. I’ll highlight one mote technique as well in a few days.
You can do this everyday.
I recently have had pain in my left hip flexor. This is a wonderful tool to stretch this out. Question is: how long do you feel is reasonable to hold the stretch and how many times would be sufficient.
Thanks
Thanks so much for all of the information and videos. I am a novice user of KB’s, but would not be effective nor advancing at all if it were not for you videos. I was able to learn snatches when I discovered your video on YouTube which helped keep me motivated to continue to integrate KB’s into my training.
Doug,
20-30 seconds is fine. I recommend you do this before any explosive hip exercise.
Hey Jason,
Thanks for writing. I really appreciate it. Please let me know if I can help in anyway with your training.