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Double kettlebell swing

A compound exercise for the glutes and hamstrings, with help from the lower back, forearms. Equipment: kettlebells.

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WorksGlutesHamstringsLower backForearms

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Two kettlebells on the floor between and ahead of your feet.
  2. Hike them back and snap the hips forward
  3. Let them float to chest height

Muscles worked

Double kettlebell swing: 3D figure mid-rep with the glutes and hamstrings highlighted

Equipment

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