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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.

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Main muscles
hamstrings
Also works
biceps, calves, forearms, glutes, lower back, traps

How to do it

  1. Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
  2. 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.
  3. Lower the cleaned kettlebell to a hanging position and clean the alternate kettlebell. Repeat.

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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).

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