The hip hinge is one of the fundamental movement patterns that we use. The hip hinge is essentially limiting the movement potential of the entire system to having all flexion and extension driven from the hip joint. Top Apex chiropractor Tri Myers explains that the goal is to have the spine stay neutral throughout the entire movement. That is the job of the Core… stabilize the spine from all external forces.

That is were the kettlebell swing comes into play. It is a flowing hip hinge. The kettlebell swing works the muscles in the hips, glutes, hamstrings, lats, abs, shoulders, pecs and grip. It's a simple and fast way to incorporate a very athletic movement into a routine safely while burning a ton of calories. The kettlebell swing is the perfect way to increase fat burning without sacrificing hard-earned muscle mass, as you do with regular cardio.

Why KB Swing Is The Ultimate Workout For Those in Apex NC

The swing burns more calories in a shorter period of time than any other method of cardio (unless you're busting out a 6-minute mile, which I doubt). The best part is that while burning fat, it also helps build muscle mass. Remember, you aren't going to sacrifice any of the muscle tissue you worked so hard to add to your frame.

So it Burns fat, improves strength (mainly posterior chain strength..think posture), improves mobility, stability, breathing, cardiac output ...geez, you name it. So try it out. Watch the videos to make sure you OWN the technique and feel before you pick up the heavy ones. Because if you add fitness on top of a dysfunction ...injuries will happen.

Call our team at Omega Chiropractic Center - Sports Performance & Nutrition in Apex today for more information.