The Daily Grind

  The Russian Kettlebell Swing; simple in its nature, dynamic in its benefits. In a society that is so relegated to the chair (the office chair that is), the Russian Kettlebell Swing  can do wonders for the human body. If your an individual looking for a time-efficient, extremely effective exercise movement that can give you total body strength while also increasing your athleticism and turning your fat-burning abilities up another gear, look no further than the kettlebell swing. The swing works your grip and forearms, core stabilization, back musculature, and particularly your posterior chain - ie: those glutes and hamstrings. The movement is  simple in its nature but to get the most out of your swing, you need to follow a few cues: 1. Grip -  When gripping the kettlebell, think "tight wrists" and long forearms. Your wrists should not bend throughout the movement. Your wrists and arms are just a lever to firmly hold onto the kettlebell. Your hips, glutes, and hamst...