
Kettlebell Exercise Information
The single kettlebell pendulum swing allows for different body positions to move the weight. Whereas with the double kettlebell pendulum swing there is no possibility to lean to one side or lift the heel of one foot, etc. Leaning away from the weight allows for the bodyweight to move the weight rather than the muscles.
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Fast tempo:
Alternatives
Alternatives for this exercise are:
Common Mistake(s):
Kettlebell Pendulum Swing
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Curling instead of rowing to keep the weight closer
Curling instead of rowing to keep the weight closer during the Pendulum swing, clean, or snatch.
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Rounded upper back
The back is rounded due to scapular inactivity and/or flexed thoracic spine. This can also be paired with the neck being flexed, i.e. the head looking down or the chin really pushed forward. It may also be that the upper back is fatigued if you are able to achieve proper form at the start of your training but the form then deteriorates, and that may be the ramification of improper programming/adjusting (for your level). Fatigue can be due to too many, too heavy, and/or not enough rest.
This is a root exercise upon which exercise variations build.
This is a: Loaded Exercise Variation
Is loaded with equipment: Kettlebell
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Kettlebell Pendulum Swing
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Form and Technique
This section explains the form and technique for the Kettlebell Pendulum Swing exercise.
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Set-Up
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Lateral Info:
Unilateral Exercise, Unilateral Load
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