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Kettlebell Hang Clean

Kettlebell Hang Clean is a intermediate strength exercise using kettlebells. It works the hamstrings, with help from the calves, glutes, lower back, shoulders and traps.

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Main muscles
hamstrings
Also works
calves, glutes, lower back, shoulders, traps

How to do it

  1. Place kettlebell between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
  2. Clean kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulder. The wrist should rotate as you do so.
  3. Lower kettlebell to a hanging position between your legs while keeping the hamstrings loaded. Keep your head up at all times.

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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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