Alternating Hang Clean

Alternating Hang Clean — Start position
Start position
Alternating Hang Clean — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Kettlebells
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • hamstrings
  • biceps
  • calves
  • forearms
  • glutes
  • lower back
  • traps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.

  2. Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder and hold on to the other kettlebell in a hanging position. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrist as you do so.

  3. Lower the cleaned kettlebell to a hanging position and clean the alternate kettlebell. Repeat.

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