Nordic Skier Swings

Full body flow mimicking ski poling. Engage triceps and lats with rhythmic swinging.

Instructions

• Hold light dumbbells.
• Swing arms back while hinging slightly.
• Swing arms forward and stand tall.
• Use momentum but control the stop.
• Keep core tight.

Common Mistakes

• Rounding back
• Shrugging shoulders
• Overextending at top
• Losing rhythm

Benefits

• Shoulder Mobility
• Tricep Endurance
• Coordination

Similar Exercises

• Reverse Lunge Swing - Integrate a kettlebell/dumbbell swing into a lunge pattern. Explosive hip power required.
• Posterior Swing to Overhead - Like an American Kettlebell Swing. Drive weight all the way overhead with hip power.
• Skier Swings - Fast-paced hip hinge movement. Mimics skiing motion with dumbbells.
• KB Swings - Hip snap and posterior chain tracking.