Many of my students are nervous about kettlebell swings—here’s how to avoid the common mistakes beginners make

Senior man performing the kettlebell swing exercise in a park.

Many of the students in my group fitness class are nervous about doing kettlebell swings because they don’t really know how to do them and worry they might hurt themselves.

They’re right to be wary. It’s very easy to get it wrong and strain the muscles in your lower back.