If I had to pull just one exercise out of my ever-deepening bag of fat-stripping methods, it would have to be the 'Swing'.
Practiced with either a dumbbell or a kettlebell, this exercise hits nearly every muscle in the back of your body - perfect for those of you that find yourselves slumped over a desk or a steering wheel most of the day!
It starts to strengthen up your 'posterior chain' in a matter of sessions - primarily the bum, low back, upper back and hamstrings. If you want to naturally stand taller and beat backache then this will work wonders!
Not only that, it also gets your heart thumping, forces you to focus, and keeps your body moving as it was designed - as one chain of movement, from head to toe. Combine this move with push ups and you have one heck of a fat-burning circuit!
If you've not heard of this exercise before, you're in for a treat. Type 'Kettlebell Swing' into any search engine and watch a video clip online of how it works. Be warned though; this exercise needs to be done with control and strict technique for it to be effective and injury free!
The Swing involves sitting back into a squat position, picking up a single dumbbell or kettlebell and standing back up, by snapping your hips forward. The momentum of the hip snap is enough to raise the dumbbell or kettlebell out in front of you, and force you to work your bum, core and legs.
Notice I didn't mention your lower or upper back... That's right, ALL the movement should come from the hip. If you use the hips, you won't need to physically lift the weight up. The force of your hip movement will propel the weight upwards and forwards.
Think this sort of exercise is only designed for Russian power lifters? Think again! Women doing this exercise become stronger but remain feminine. And as for the guys, well, while it won't cause you to grow long hair or don black leggings or crop tops, don't be fooled into thinking that this exercise is reserved for the ladies.
I defy you to try it and not feel the cardio and strengthening effects that it promises!
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