Steve Cotter Kettlebell Swings Instructional Video

[jmhinnen]

If I'm feeling tense in my lower back from doing these double k-bell swings; does that mean 1) my stance is too wide, 2) my lower back is strengthening, which I doubt, 3) my technique is just bad and I need to adjust?

[ST8URCASE]

@jmhinnen as hard as it is to believe your lower back is strengthening.i know your post is two months old.

[Og3990]

1:28 look at that massive front deltoid!!! WTF

[tiagoalexx]

JOHN CENA

[SunElai]

are these swings good for developing arm muscles, biceps ? as im looking to increase arm size & am looking to purchase kettlebells

[StrengthFromAbove83]

@SunElai heavy kettlebell cleans, renegade rows will help with bigger arms.... and weighted pullups and chin ups.

[richp860]

He doesn't keep a neutral spine. Bad form from an otherwise great instructor. Z-Health people, Z-Health!

[Honken]

@richp860

He isn't exactly in massive anterior tilt either. Watch any elite athlete in OLY, PL, T&F and so on and you'll notice that every single one of them have a slight tilt to their hips in order to produce the maximum amount of force required for their task. As long as intra-abdominal pressure is present and the midsection is braced there's no need to petty about minor, almost nonexistent hip angles.

[richp860]

@Honken He shouldn't be looking forward as he swings the bell -- neutral spine should remain at ALL times.

[Honken]

@richp860

Neutral spine refers to keeping the lumbar spine in a position where the hips aren't titled forward nor backwards. The position of the cervical spine is irrelevant. Excessive extension isn't good, no. But he's looking forward. I haven't heard of many people breaking their backs by looking forward.

RKC/Hardstyle teaches the girevik to look forward.

[richp860]

@Honken Neutral spine by my definition means keeping your ENTIRE spine in alignment -- otherwise triggering a threat response from your brain, having adverse affects on a variety of things. My friend (training for his RKC II) told me that looking forward is now frowned upon due to the recent emergence of Z-Health and its principles. But he also said that nobody was being corrected at the certification, so I guess that leaves things at a stand still. I can completely testify to its benefits.

[Honken]

@richp860

You make a valid point! I can name a few famous coaches that encourage not looking forward, though I (personally) believe that if good form is being practiced and the lifter is experienced the risk of losing form is negligible. Looking up is a big no-no, but that's another story.

Thank you for a nice discussion, best of luck in training! :)

[richp860]

@Honken Thanks! You too! Very nice to build with somebody on youtube and it not end up in a war of wits. I can get used to this.

[StrengthFromAbove83]

@richp860 or study A&P and biomechanics. LOL....

[johnsnips]

what does that work?

[eurohim]

I wonder how many kettlebells have go through windows and walls. I'll stick with a barbell.

[moonbal]

awesome delts

[chewchoo]

Hoooooo those arms are freaking huge

[kettlebellstrength]

I just bought these videos a couple of days ago, they are a complete goldmine of training info!

They'll make a great resource for years to come.

[Ketonay]

simple and clear advice. great

[watermeloncat]

thanks for the videos, they've taught me a lot! and I'm feeling healthier already :)

[dmaclady]

those guns he has could kill somebody

[craigsdaddy]

Thanks I learnt a lot from this video.