Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Workout Wednesday - Kettlebell Swing

I have changed up my routine to make sure I am effectivly using my cardio time and working to my best potential to reach my goals.
HIIT exercises are the best exercises to burn fat, sprints on the bike or running, skipping etc short bursts of exercise to really raise the heart rate and get that fat moving!

Kettlebells is one of these exercises that help burn the fat, build muscle and build endurance, I have been working on these and found I am getting stronger within 2 weeks of doing these exercises - I use them in my shoulder and back routine, cardio and core and arms - so 4 times a week, sometimes 5 if I do them on leg day!
Second to burpees this exercise is fantastic for hitting all the spots you want to target.
You can vary the swing from 2 hands to one handed swings and vary the weights - I started light at 8kg and am now up to 16kg, I will be going up to 20kg this week coming as 16kg is becoming slightly easier now!
I work in a drop set style:
20 swings at 16kg
16 swings at 16kg
12 swings at 20kg x3 sets
8 swings at 20kg

and relax! The technique for this is pretty easy, start standing up straight with the kettle bell in front of you, hanging between your legs.
Going into a squat position, keep your back straight, and using your legs and hips to power the drive swing the kettle bell in front of you, level to your face, and bring back down - repeat this motion for however many reps you can manage.

Here is a video for you to watch to make sure you know exactly how to do it before trying!




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