Okie dokie, here we go again
32kg 2HS - S&S Set 10 - Streamable
Some things; I overshot my reps because I was focusing more on trying to implement the feedback here than counting lol.
My lower back didn’t feel fatigued at the end of today’s session, so I assume I’m doing a bit better. I felt it in my lats, not as much in my glutes and hamstrings.
Looking at my own video some areas I think I can improve on; Playing chicken with the bell more, I was so focused on my abs and packing my shoulders that I missed this. Potentially more of a hinge, it looks quite shallow. Maybe some snappier hips? I’m trying to squeeze my glutes as quickly and as intense as possible so don’t know how to fix that.
Thank you everyone for your help so far.
Great improvement since the 1/8 video!
You're not lifting with the arms and shoulders anymore - so, excellent job on that correction. Your shoulders are pretty much packed now, but keep working to actively anti-shrug them, in your setup, in your hinge, and in your standing plank.
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@Mark Limbaga said, try not to tuck your chin at the top. "Stand tall" with crown of the head to the ceiling at the top of the swing - as if you had jumped and are reaching for the sky with the top of the head.
Be explosive and project power forward. Think of throwing the kettlebell out in front of you as far as you can (and it's a good drill to practice, outside with a lighter kettlebell). This will help correct the overarching at the top, which you've improved since the last video but are still doing. Working on tension in the standing plank will also help.
Here is my drill for tension. Practice getting really tight in that position. Then work to move quickly and strongly to that position in your swing -- that is where the power to move the bell comes from.
A lot of the athleticism aspect just takes time. It took me a long time. My first ever swings were in March of 2013, and I wish I had video of those! Fast forward a YEAR AND A HALF to Sept 2014, and here we go,
video of 28kg swings, NOT VERY GOOD. I was pretty strong to swing the 28kg at that point, but the swings were not snappy or very powerful, shoulders not tight, plank not tight, etc. Not quite a year later,
28kg swings, MUCH BETTER. Snappy, good hip extension, good power, much better technique. So, just keep working it and seeking that improvement of tension and explosiveness and great technique each and every session, and it will come.