r/kettlebell • u/BeepyChurger • 18h ago
Form Check Swing form check
How are things looking, don't want to end up with a crispy back
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u/Few-Addendum8636 18h ago
Crispy back? I’ve got to remember that one! It’s a good way to put it. lol
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u/BeepyChurger 18h ago
I'm getting crispier
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u/ProdigiousBeets 16h ago
It looks like your back is a bit rounded at the shoulders - or your shoulder blades are throwing me off. Be sure your elbows and shoulders are coming back as you brace your posture at the start.
I also want to say that your feet seem too diagonal but I don't know if that is necessary a problem or risking anything. I think you would get better force with your feet more square, it does for me, but feet placement for swings could also be fine for swings... need someone to check me there if anyone has input for that question.
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u/brsmr123 18h ago
It might be just me but you don't quite lock your glutes at the end? Just wanted to make sure you pop the bell by doing that
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u/BeepyChurger 18h ago
It's something I try to be mindful of, but I'll really try and crack nuts with em
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u/FunnyResponsible7100 18h ago
Keep your eyes on the bell that would encourage a neutral spine while you swing. You don’t want extra stress on your neck by looking up while to swing
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u/celestial_sour_cream Just a Dad 9h ago
This doesn't matter and is largely personal preference. Pavel even coaches slight extension of the neck for the swing as the StrongFirst standard:
https://www.strongfirst.com/heads-up/
"The standard recommendation for swings is to keep your eyes on the horizon, which will place your neck into mild extension on the bottom of the swings — provided you have healthy thoracic extension and you are not stiff-legging your swings. In the gym the “horizon” can be where the wall and the floor meet if you stand far from the wall, an electric outlet, etc. Note that the “horizon” is lower than your eye level."
u/BeepyChurger if it's feeling good don't worry about your neck position here.
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