guardian7
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This is an old but good article on heavy swings by Bret Contreras that quotes Pavel and Dr. McGill among others. Are Heavy Kettlebell Swings Better Than Deadlifts? | T Nation
Check it out if you have not read it. Also, it provides the science why planking at the top of the swing is so important as relaxing too much at the top of the swing greatly increases shear force on the spine. Plank first then let the bell float is the takeaway for me. Another argument for Russian vs American swing.
Is the squat swing mentioned in this article a thing or is it just a misunderstanding of a crappy swing? Never heard the term before. I was doing swings in a commercial gym hardstyle and the trainer actually told me that it was wrong and that I would hurt myself! She showed me this low squat style swing which seemed to mostly work the front delts! I thought she just didn't know what she was talking about but maybe that it is how it is taught in some basic trainer certifications these days. I am not sure.
Check it out if you have not read it. Also, it provides the science why planking at the top of the swing is so important as relaxing too much at the top of the swing greatly increases shear force on the spine. Plank first then let the bell float is the takeaway for me. Another argument for Russian vs American swing.
Is the squat swing mentioned in this article a thing or is it just a misunderstanding of a crappy swing? Never heard the term before. I was doing swings in a commercial gym hardstyle and the trainer actually told me that it was wrong and that I would hurt myself! She showed me this low squat style swing which seemed to mostly work the front delts! I thought she just didn't know what she was talking about but maybe that it is how it is taught in some basic trainer certifications these days. I am not sure.