Development exercises

Similarly to the two handed kettlebell swing, there are regressive developmental exercises that can be performed to learn how to correctly perform the right movement for the kettlebell swing – these exercises are great to use with clients so they understand the specific movements.

One arm swing development exercise 1 – The one arm towel swing

As a regression exercise, a towel swing can be used to help develop the technique and determine where technical errors in performance may be occurring.

Teaching Points

As with the double-arm towel swing, this development exercise allows more time in a neutral spine, upright position but also allows time for building up the core strength to resist the rotational force from the longer lever.

Phase 1: The pick-up

Phase 3: The return Phase 2: The swing

Phase 4: The put-down