Old Forum SWINGs- Two Arms vs One Arm
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Two arm swings have a lower stabilization requirement and let you express pure power more effectively.
One arm swings require more stabilization and are a better choice for building an overall resilient body. That, in turn, is why they are the swing of choice for Kettlebell Simple & Sinister.
There is no reason to exclude two arm swings from your programming altogether. In particular, doing two arm swings is a great way to get used to a weight that’s currently too heavy for you to swing with one arm.
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One arm swings require more stabilization and are a better choice for building an overall resilient body. That, in turn, is why they are the swing of choice for Kettlebell Simple & Sinister.
There is no reason to exclude two arm swings from your programming altogether. In particular, doing two arm swings is a great way to get used to a weight that’s currently too heavy for you to swing with one arm.
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Thank you, Mike. I'll add one more thought.
IMHO, someone looking for better powerlifting squats and deadlifts will be better served by heavy two-handed swings than by the single handed version. This has been pretty widely discussed elsewhere, e.g., some people say that a heavy kettlebell swing can even take the place of speed deadlifts in a Westside style training template - and if not take the place of completely, at least augment them in ways difficult to do with a barbell.
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IMHO, someone looking for better powerlifting squats and deadlifts will be better served by heavy two-handed swings than by the single handed version. This has been pretty widely discussed elsewhere, e.g., some people say that a heavy kettlebell swing can even take the place of speed deadlifts in a Westside style training template - and if not take the place of completely, at least augment them in ways difficult to do with a barbell.
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