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One-Arm Kettlebell Clean

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

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

How to do it

  1. Place a kettlebell between your feet. As you bend down to grab the kettlebell, push your butt back and keep your eyes looking forward.
  2. 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. Return the weight to the starting position.

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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).

One-Arm Kettlebell Clean: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin