Ronin135
Level 1 Valued Member
WTF is the American Swing? It looks more like a real lazy two arm snatch to me (Shoulder is in a bad position and the risk of the kettlebell falling backwards at the top). Yet, I see tons of people doing it... even my little brother...
Is the difference between the AS and Hard-style swing basically the same between a low-bar back squat and a front squat. Meaning they are both useful but serve different purposes?
The american swing has more range of motion, as 'they' often say, but I don't see how that it relevant to the movement. The force applied to lift the KB can be the same for both swings. It is just that with the hardstyle swing you stop it, with you lats, and thus recruit more muscle. Then you slam it down between your legs in what I perceive to be a more controlled manner which facilitates proper form (essentially proper use of the hip hinge).
I read a couple of 'their' studies about the AS and hard-style swing and I didn't see these things mentioned. I view the swing's primary purpose as a drill, not a metabolic conditioning ,and strengthening tool. Although I do see it extremely useful a such, but only after proper form is learned.
I see no reason to perform the american swing, or take it seriously. I am curious about people's thoughts on these two seemingly similar swings.
Is the difference between the AS and Hard-style swing basically the same between a low-bar back squat and a front squat. Meaning they are both useful but serve different purposes?
The american swing has more range of motion, as 'they' often say, but I don't see how that it relevant to the movement. The force applied to lift the KB can be the same for both swings. It is just that with the hardstyle swing you stop it, with you lats, and thus recruit more muscle. Then you slam it down between your legs in what I perceive to be a more controlled manner which facilitates proper form (essentially proper use of the hip hinge).
I read a couple of 'their' studies about the AS and hard-style swing and I didn't see these things mentioned. I view the swing's primary purpose as a drill, not a metabolic conditioning ,and strengthening tool. Although I do see it extremely useful a such, but only after proper form is learned.
I see no reason to perform the american swing, or take it seriously. I am curious about people's thoughts on these two seemingly similar swings.