Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk

Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk — Start position
Start position
Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Kettlebells
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • calves
  • quadriceps
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you swing the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so, so that the palms face forward. Squat down a few inches and reverse the motion rapidly driving both kettlebells overhead. Immediately after the initial push, squat down again and get under the kettlebells. Once the kettlebells are locked out, stand upright to complete the exercise.

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