Question about Kettlebell swing

Mead Schlemmer · 07-02-2012, 08:11 AM

I workout at home and don't have access to a kettlebell. I have some long resistance bands. Is there a resistance band equivalent to the kettlebell swing?
-Mead

Mark E. Wallace · 07-02-2012, 09:13 AM

Are you considering trying to use a resistance band as a substitute for a kettlebell? I don't see that working very well.

- Mark

Mead Schlemmer · 07-02-2012, 09:18 AM

Is there another equivalent exercise to the Kettlebell swing that I can do since I don't have a kettlebell?

Eric Montgomery · 07-02-2012, 09:45 AM

Do you have access to dumbbells? You can swing them just like KBs.

But to answer your question, no, I can't think of any conditioning exercises that will train dynamic hip extension in a similar way to a KB swing. Maybe over-the-head ball throws if you've got a med ball or sandbag you can throw as hard and far as possible.

Mead Schlemmer · 07-02-2012, 09:52 AM

I have a light medicine ball(8lbs). My dumbbells are the ones that separate to add or subtract weight so no overhead swings, lol.

Eric Montgomery · 07-02-2012, 10:16 AM

There's no need to go overhead with KB swings--you can get the same training effect with less risk of injury by going to eye level.

Freddie Brummer · 07-02-2012, 12:17 PM

I have a few cinder blocks with the holes in them I use. I have a 28, 30, and 35 pound blocks. I used the 35 today. I was able to get the extension over my head pretty good. The only thing is I use gloves to keep my hands from tearing up.

I have used dumbbells alot also.

Blair Robert Lowe · 07-02-2012, 12:43 PM

Can't they do those pull throughs where you attach a band to something and hold the band between your legs?

Greg Light · 07-02-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Montgomery

There's no need to go overhead with KB swings--you can get the same training effect with less risk of injury by going to eye level.

Agreed. I still have yet to hear a compelling argument for going overhead with swings.

Mead Schlemmer · 07-03-2012, 06:31 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions. I got the WOD done yesterday. I used the dumbbell for the Kettlebell swings, worked well.

07-02-2012, 08:11 AM	#1
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07-02-2012, 09:18 AM	#3
Mead Schlemmer Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 7	Re: Question about Kettlebell swing Is there another equivalent exercise to the Kettlebell swing that I can do since I don't have a kettlebell?

07-02-2012, 09:45 AM	#4
Eric Montgomery Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 7,413	Re: Question about Kettlebell swing Do you have access to dumbbells? You can swing them just like KBs. But to answer your question, no, I can't think of any conditioning exercises that will train dynamic hip extension in a similar way to a KB swing. Maybe over-the-head ball throws if you've got a med ball or sandbag you can throw as hard and far as possible.

07-02-2012, 09:52 AM	#5
Mead Schlemmer Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 7	Re: Question about Kettlebell swing I have a light medicine ball(8lbs). My dumbbells are the ones that separate to add or subtract weight so no overhead swings, lol.
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07-02-2012, 10:16 AM	#6
Eric Montgomery Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 7,413	Re: Question about Kettlebell swing There's no need to go overhead with KB swings--you can get the same training effect with less risk of injury by going to eye level.

07-02-2012, 12:17 PM	#7
Freddie Brummer Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 17	Re: Question about Kettlebell swing I have a few cinder blocks with the holes in them I use. I have a 28, 30, and 35 pound blocks. I used the 35 today. I was able to get the extension over my head pretty good. The only thing is I use gloves to keep my hands from tearing up. I have used dumbbells alot also.

07-02-2012, 12:43 PM	#8
Blair Robert Lowe Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 7,948	Re: Question about Kettlebell swing Can't they do those pull throughs where you attach a band to something and hold the band between your legs?
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07-03-2012, 06:31 AM	#10
Mead Schlemmer Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 7	Re: Question about Kettlebell swing Thanks for all the suggestions. I got the WOD done yesterday. I used the dumbbell for the Kettlebell swings, worked well.

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