“Tension is akin to strength and power, while relaxation is speed, endurance, and flexibility.” (StrongFirst SFG 1 manual)
Interestingly, strength as a skill practice also teaches you to relax your body. Training, sport, and life itself are a delicate balance of give and take. While the ketltlebell press involve totally body tension to lift the bell above the head, the kettlebell swing requires max tension on the concentric upswing of the lift, and total relaxation as the kettlebell floats at chest level. Being able to “turn on” or “turn off” your tension will allow maximal strength expression while also saving energy for further reps - great conditioning is the result.
Will Kettlebells Hurt My Back?
Kettlebell Exercises Strengthen the
Interestingly, strength as a skill practice also teaches you to relax your body. Training, sport, and life itself are a delicate balance of give and take. While the ketltlebell press involve totally body tension to lift the bell above the head, the kettlebell swing requires max tension on the concentric upswing of the lift, and total relaxation as the kettlebell floats at chest level. Being able to “turn on” or “turn off” your tension will allow maximal strength expression while also saving energy for further reps - great conditioning is the result.
Will Kettlebells Hurt My Back?
Kettlebell Exercises Strengthen the