Back

3 tips when working with a personal trainer in a personal training kettlebell program

Personal training with the best personal trainers

3 Tips for Kettlebells in a Personal Training Program

kettlebells for weight loss , body fat loss and developing athlete power.

The Art of Kettlebell Training: In the early 2000s, kettlebell training was thought of as a fad but has since proven to be an essential training style for athletic development, weight loss, and power goals. While kettlebells gained popularity in the early 2000s, they have actually been around for hundreds of years. Some references trace their origins to ancient Greece, but most sources point to 18th-century Russia. Kettlebell training integrates movement, power, and stability, touching on all areas of training. When used appropriately, kettlebells can be an amazing tool. Here are three quick tips to help you achieve your athletic, fitness, and training goals.

Personal Training Tip – The Power of the Hinge:

The kettlebell swing relies on the hinge movement to propel the bell in an arc. Often, swings performed by untrained individuals resemble a squat and a shoulder front raise. Squats and shoulder raises involve counteracting movements, whereas a properly executed hinge with power propels the bell upward, with the arms merely acting as a vessel to lift it rather than being the primary force. While squats and shoulder raises are valuable exercises, they are not the same as a kettlebell swing, which is crucial to remember.

Personal Training Tip – Snap the Hips:

Once the hips are hinging, it’s essential to snap them. Some people swing the kettlebell without snapping their hips, which can lead to back injuries. The hinge allows the bell to decelerate on the way down and accelerate on the way up. The hip snap is like the speed boost on a roller coaster. This detail is often overlooked but is extremely important. If you experience back pain when using heavy kettlebells, a missing hip snap might be the cause.

Personal Training Tip – Don’t Arch at the Top:

The third tip is to avoid arching your back at the top of the swing. Often, arching the back is accompanied by bent knees, which can affect the lower back. Start by hinging the hips back with the bell decelerating. As the hips move forward, the base of the bell should align with the hips. When you perform the hip snap, avoid arching your back. Instead, squeeze your glutes, straighten your knees, and pull your torso tall with your head. The bell should reach chest height, and your back should feel strong with your core muscles engaged and supported. Engaging your core and glutes is crucial. Arching your back prevents you from fully activating your glute muscles.

These three tips can be applied to most kettlebell exercises. While many exercises can be performed with a kettlebell, true kettlebell exercises involve full-body activation, increasing heart rate, strength, core stability, and power. If you’ve had a bad experience with kettlebells, seek out someone with genuine kettlebell training experience and an understanding of the art. It is one of the most effective forms of training.

 

#unleashthepotential

Written by:

Kirill Vaks
BA, CSCS

 

Take action… Now!

Name(Required)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Training Aspects Personal Training and Sports Performance:

Visit us: Inside of the Flyers Training Center 601 Laurel Oak Rd. Voorhees, NJ 08043

The personal trainers, Sports performance coaches and Boxing coaches of success. Get results with coaches who not only coach but actually live the life style. Identify a program with your personal trainer for success.

Recent posts
  • Recover, Rest, and Refuel as Hard as You Train: 3 Main Contributors to Boost Your Training Progress
    Fit and healthy, Fitness and Nutrition News in South Jersey area, Personal trainer tips
    Recover, Rest, and Refuel as Hard as You Train: 3 Main Contributors to Boost Your Training Progress

    When it comes to building strength, endurance, or any fitness goal, most people focus solely on the workout itself. What’s really missed is that how you recover, rest, and refuel is just as important as the effort you put into training. Without proper recovery, all the hard work in the gym can be undermined and…

  • Training Aspects personal training and sports performance In Hamilton Township, NJ
    Fit and healthy, Hockey Performance
    Training Aspects personal training and sports performance In Hamilton Township, NJ

    Training Aspects in Hamilton Township, NJ After many years of unleashing potential in Voorhees, Cherry Hill, Sewell, and many of the surrounding areas, Training Aspects is opening a small branch in Hamilton Township, NJ. We offer personal training, corporate training, athlete development, and sports team training. Our promise at Training Aspects is to continually assess…

  • Top 3 Ways to Make Your In-Season Workouts Elite
    Cherry Hill sports performance, Hockey Performance, Personal trainer tips, Sports performance
    Top 3 Ways to Make Your In-Season Workouts Elite

    Top 3 Ways to Make Your In-Season Workouts Elite It’s Hockey season time! You know what that means?? Time to continue your development! “But Coach I have practice and games, I don’t want to be tired…should I really still be working out?” The answer is absolutely YES! Now the intensity and focus of your workouts…

Subscribe to our newsletter
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.