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One-Arm Open Palm Kettlebell Clean

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

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Main muscles
hamstrings
Also works
forearms, glutes, lower back, quadriceps, shoulders

How to do it

  1. Place one kettlebell between your feet.
  2. Grab the handle with one hand and raise the kettlebell rapidly, let it flip so that the ball of the kettlebell lands in the palm of your hand.
  3. Throw the kettlebell out in front of you and catch the handle with one hand.
  4. Take the kettlebell to the floor and repeat. Make sure to work both arms.

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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).