American kettlebell swings are closely related to Russian kettlebell swings — when you swing a dumbbell or kettlebell up to shoulder height from between your legs — but this variation hits your muscles harder. For this move, you’ll need to drive the weight overhead instead.
Increasing the range of motion during the swing ramps up the move somewhat. Below, we cover how to do American kettlebell swings with proper form, the benefits and the most common mistakes.
