Why kettlebell swings train power differently
+A kettlebell swing looks like a lift, but its defining feature is what happens after the weight starts moving. Instead of slowly overcoming resistance, you accelerate the bell with a rapid extension of the hips, then let its momentum carry it forward. Biomechanical research has recorded rapid cycles of muscular activation and relaxation during swings, while a six week training study found…
We haven't written up this one. Gulf News has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.
