Kettlebell Swing is King!

Many Golfers have asked me: what is the absolute best exercise for generating more power and distance in their swing. How can I get the most bang for my buck in terms of exercise without having to spend countless hours in the gym lifting weights and spending more time on the course or range? Enter the kettlebell swing. The kettlebell swing sets the foundation for most kettlebell lifts, and is probably the most under rated and under utilized exercise for many kettlebell enthusiasts. I can not think of another exercise that delivers more benefits than the kettlebell swing. The swing is performed exactly the way the name implies, swing a kettlebell between your legs up to or above chest level. The arms stay straight but are relatively loose. The power
is generated by the hips.
Total body sequencing is essential to safely perform the kettlebell swing. This total body sequencing learned from the kettlebell swing has a tremendous carryover to the golf swing. The Swing reinforces the use of the hips in all positions of the golf swing, and maximizes muscular endurance of the back and waist which are critical factors in preventing low back pain especially in golf. In addition the swing develops tremendous power in the lower extremities which is the corner stone of effective sports conditioning. Seek out a qualified instructor in your local area to teach the proper progression of the kettlebell swing. Look for an Instructor that has taken the Russian Kettlebell Challenge certification (RKC) and passed. (see www.dragondoor.com).

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