To set the record straight, KB swings are intended to be a lower-body HINGE movement, not a shoulder exercise or a squat movement. Squatting your swings not only makes this exercise much less effective but also places a ton of shearing forces on the lumbar spine. What seems like such a simple exercise, can actually be quite complex to teach since there are a handful of nuances that can make or break the safety and effectiveness of the movement.
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Knowing the top priorities when teaching any exercise should be step 1, so you know what to teach first, and when/how to regress if things go wrong (see video “Exercise Priority” on Coach PJ Nestler RU-vid). Stop squatting or front raising your KB Swings, and follow these guidelines to perform this movement correctly.
30 июл 2017