Squatting the swing instead of hinging
Knees bend too much on the hike back; the explosive hip snap is lost.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Hinge · Full Body
KB Swing to Deadlift Complex
Coaching cues
- Perform 5 kettlebell swings; on the last swing let the bell return to the floor
- Immediately perform 3 deadlifts from the floor with the same bell
- Alternates between ballistic and grind hip extension in one complex
- Builds the transition between explosive and controlled hinge strength
Common faults 2
Lower back rounds on the deadlift after the swings
Fatigue from the swings causes technique to break down on the deadlift.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗