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Open Palm Kettlebell Clean

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

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

How to do it

  1. Place one kettlebell between your feet. Clean the kettlebell by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulders.
  2. Release the kettlebell as it comes up, and let it flip so that the ball of the kettlebell lands in the palms of your hands.
  3. Release the kettlebell out in front of you and catch the handle with both hands. Lower the kettlebell to the starting position and 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).

Open Palm Kettlebell Clean: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin