| If you are a firefighter then you better have | | | | bell with one arm. You can also alter the range of |
| yourself in top physical condition. Doing what you | | | | motion to swing the bell all the way up to above |
| do you understand that there is no room for "not | | | | head level for greater power. |
| being prepared." You have to be ready at all | | | | To execute the most basic double arm swing lift |
| times to get the job done that needs getting | | | | you will need the availability of at least a single bell |
| done! As a strength and conditioning professional | | | | of moderate intensity. Stand with your feet |
| this is why I have included the following exercise | | | | slightly wider than shoulder width and perform a |
| to take your firefighter strength training workouts | | | | "hike pass" motion by swinging it down between |
| to the next level! | | | | your legs obviously without letting it go. As you |
| Kettlebell Swings: A Firefighter's Way To Physical | | | | do this make sure to forcefully flex at both your |
| Dominance! | | | | hips and knees and then immediately extend to |
| I don't care if you have to be fit enough to pull 10 | | | | elevate the bell up to chest level. The constant |
| people out of a burning building or if you are a | | | | flexion and extension of your hips and knees |
| new recruit that is having to do all the grunt | | | | should continuous without pause. You should also |
| work, either way you will be ready for the most | | | | keep your abs tight, your shoulders retracted, and |
| challenging moments if you utilize the power of | | | | make sure to forcefully breathe with every rep. |
| kettlebell swings with your workouts. By now you | | | | Every swing should be forceful and purposeful for |
| may have heard of the ancient kettlebell and | | | | optimal benefit. You should easily gas with only 5 |
| understand that this device has quite the | | | | to 15 reps with a moderately intense bell. If you |
| reputation for building superior fit bodies. Read on | | | | are NOT whipped after this then your technique is |
| if I have your attention. | | | | NOT sound. |
| You see swings are the most basic strength | | | | This single lift is great for developing you a |
| endurance lift that you can perform with the | | | | superior core, powerful hips, a strong back and |
| kettlebell. The great thing about kettlebell swings is | | | | shoulders, and will give you the cardio of a race |
| that they can be varied in a number of different | | | | horse! If you haven't already started to |
| ways to take your workouts to a whole new | | | | implement the use of kettlebell swings into your |
| level. The swing lift is executed by you swinging a | | | | firefighter strength program then you are missing |
| bell or bells from between your legs up to at least | | | | out. To learn more feel free to access more of |
| chest level in an arc like fashion. This can be | | | | my articles on the issue. Remember that most |
| intensified in a number of ways by either swinging | | | | anyone can train hard, but only the best train |
| a heavier bell, swinging 2 bells, or swinging a single | | | | smart! |