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Alternating Hang Clean
Alternating Hang Clean is a intermediate strength exercise using kettlebells. It works the hamstrings, with help from the biceps, calves, forearms, glutes, lower back and traps.
intermediatekettlebellspull movementcompoundstrength
- Main muscles
- hamstrings
- Also works
- biceps, calves, forearms, glutes, lower back, traps
How to do it
- Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
- Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder and hold on to the other kettlebell in a hanging position. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrist as you do so.
- Lower the cleaned kettlebell to a hanging position and clean the alternate kettlebell. Repeat.
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- Lunge Pass Through · kettlebells, intermediate
- One-Arm Kettlebell Clean · kettlebells, intermediate
- One-Arm Kettlebell Swings · kettlebells, intermediate
- One-Arm Open Palm Kettlebell Clean · kettlebells, intermediate
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).