MCDONALD METHOD · BEGINNER COURSE

Your First Kettlebell Swing

Build your two-handed swing, one clear step at a time. Learn the setup, foundations and progressive drills with Ben McDonald—at your own pace.

CA$49 + applicable tax · Self-paced video lessons · CA$49 credit towards Kettlebell Basics

START LEARNING THE SWING · CA$49

One movement. A clear place to start.

New to kettlebells? Build your foundations before adding more movements.

01 / FOUNDATIONS

Know where to begin.

Start with safety, foot position, breathing and the hip hinge. Build a clear base for your practice.

02 / PROGRESSION

Learn in manageable steps.

Follow Ben’s setup, snap-back and standing-plank drills, then progress towards the two-handed swing.

03 / PRACTICE

Return to the right drill.

Use the target drills to revisit your timing and technique. Pause, replay and practise at your own pace.

WHAT YOU GET

Your route to the two-handed swing.

A focused self-paced course drawn from McDonald Method Kettlebell Basics, with a new welcome guide and 15 existing video lessons.

Start with the foundations

Welcome and how to use your course
Kettlebell Safety Extras
The Foot Tripod
Breathing
Breathing Behind The Shield
Hip Hinge

Ten swing lessons

Swing Demo and Intro
Set Up Position
Snap Back Drill
Standing Hardstyle Plank
Snap Back To Stand
Snap Back To 5 Reps
Raise The Bell
Target Behind Drill
Target Below Drill

YOUR NEXT STEP IS ALREADY PART-PAID

Start with the swing. Keep your CA$49 credit.

When you buy this course, we email you a unique, single-use coupon for CA$49 off Kettlebell Basics.

The full course is CA$297. Use your coupon when you are ready and pay CA$248 before applicable tax to upgrade.

Use the same email address for both purchases. Apply the code at checkout and check that the CA$49 discount is shown before paying. The credit applies once to Kettlebell Basics and cannot be combined with another coupon.

MEET YOUR COACH

Learn with Ben McDonald.

Learn directly from Ben’s McDonald Method demonstrations and coaching drills. The lessons are taken from the full Kettlebell Basics course and arranged around one clear starting point: the two-handed swing.

This is self-paced learning. Watch the demonstrations, take time to practise, and revisit the lessons whenever you need a reminder.

BEFORE YOU START

A few useful answers.

Is this for beginners?

Yes. Begin with the foundations and follow the swing progressions in order. You do not need to learn every kettlebell movement at once.

What equipment do I need?

A suitable kettlebell and clear practice space. Review the course’s safety guidance before practising with your bell.

Does it include personal coaching?

This is a self-paced video course. Personal video reviews and live coaching are not included.

How do I get the upgrade credit?

After purchase, check your inbox for your personal CA$49 code. Enter it at the Kettlebell Basics checkout using the same email address. The full course becomes CA$248 before applicable tax.