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Originally Posted by NewChief
A proper kettlebell swing is surprisingly complicated (I took a 3 hour workshop, half of which was spent learning to swing properly because that's what more complicated kettlebell exercises are based upon). That image is the "correct" way to do it.
However, you shouldn't be "lifting" with your arms at all. They should be swinging naturally from the momentum generated by your hip movement. All power should be generated in your hips, glutes, and legs. Lifting with your arms could screw your shoulders and upper back up. But you're probably not doing that heavy of weight, so the danger of injury isn't that great.
It's like a pendulum.
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I felt it in my abdomen as I was doing it, and definitely felt it more in my legs a little after finishing. I guess when I said "lift" I just meant swinging it out. Right now, I'm bending over just enough to give it some momentum. I do think I'm probably using my arms a little, though. I'll try bending over more and squatting less next time I do it.
They do have trainers there that walk around and look around even while they're training others. One of them was watching me as I tried it, and they didn't say anything to me about doing it incorrectly. I'll work with the 20 lb bell until I get it down, and then I'll move up to the 35 lb bell. I'm definitely not trying any of the other exercises without getting advice from someone.
My question still stands, though. Do you do a certain number of reps or time yourself? If you time yourself, how long do you suggest going for at once?