kettlebell hang clean
The kettlebell hang clean is a dynamic exercise that targets the hamstrings and also works the glutes, quadriceps, and calves. It involves swinging a kettlebell from between the legs up to the rack position at the shoulder, requiring explosive hip extension, coordination, and proper technique to perform safely.
Difficulty
Equipment: kettlebell
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~7/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
hamstringsLOWER POST
Secondary Muscles
glutesquadricepscalves
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in front of your thighs.
- Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.
- Lower the kettlebell towards the ground, allowing it to swing between your legs.
- Quickly extend your hips and knees, using the momentum to swing the kettlebell up to shoulder height.
- As the kettlebell reaches shoulder height, rotate your wrists and catch the kettlebell in the rack position, with your elbow tucked in and the kettlebell resting on your forearm.
- Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position between your legs, and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
