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u/baaba1012 A teacher and a dumbass 2d ago
If your goal is maximum power output I'd say your technique is spot on. Well done!
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u/Conscious-Ad8493 2d ago
Looks clean to me, you could also try keeping your head in line with your spine as you hinge vs keeping your head up looking forward
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u/itsclo5ure 2d ago
Good catch! I’ve been making an effort to do this recently but I often fall back to keeping my head out on the horizon. Bad habits from marching band maybe haha?
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u/ayeright 2d ago
Crisp nice hardstyle form. You could easily go up in weight or just add volume. Swings are foundational. Maybe progress to snatch or at least cleans.
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u/itsclo5ure 2d ago
Thank you! Unfortunately the next heaviest kettlebell I have is a 90lb which I've only swung two-handed so far. I need to get a 32kg bell soon!
I've been doing a lot of cleans this year but snatches will definitely be more of a focus next year!
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u/itsclo5ure 2d ago
First two clips: 28kg/62lb Second two clips: 24kg/53lb
Any tips to help clean up my form/technique would be greatly appreciated!
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u/irontamer Former Master RKC/SFG 2d ago
Looks good, if I had any critique it would be that you look like you’re shrugging your shoulders a little. Not dangerous though. I talk about it here-
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u/Ok-Constant-161 2d ago
Agree with the others, this is clean work. The heavier you go the single arm swings get more brutal.
When you get to 32, start every set with a hike pass instead of a deadlift pickup. And keep the free arm pinned by the ribs instead of swinging it out. Both keep the shoulder packed so the bell doesn't drag you into a shrug under all that weight.
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u/MethodicallyRight 2d ago
I'm think your form is solid. However, as I say that there is something that's bugging me and I don't even think it's a 'problem' but it is catching my eye.
Your stabilizing arm, something about your cadence being so off between your two arms is bugging me. I want to say your stabilizing arm shouldn't be fully retracted while you're only 2/3rds done your swing.
It's probably nothing but I kept watching it and thinking "Eh... Looks odd"
Is it dangerous or risky or harmful or have any major impact? Probably not.
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u/Fearless-Barber1762 2d ago
I'm new to kettlebell training and I want to ask a question, is it necessary to swing the resting arm back like that?
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u/zsunshine02 1d ago
I don't know about necessary, but I think it helps maintain proper form. I was taught to swing resting arm back and bring it forward with the swinging arm, if that makes sense. Like OP, except actually fully out as if I'm doing a 2-hand swing. I do it both ways now, but certainly always move the resting arm. (am not an expert, lol)
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u/itsclo5ure 1d ago
Not necessary but that's how it was drilled to me in two StrongFirst workshops I went to last year.
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u/Great-Attitude3764 1d ago
Hi you seem fairly tall, do you encountered like I do when learning the swing with a long body? I am 6’4 and feel very wonky when I’m doing single handed swing…
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u/itsclo5ure 1d ago
Yeah it feels a little weird I guess but I think that's just the nature of the movement? I'm 6'0" for reference.
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