Kettlebell Clean
Hike the bell back and extend the hips to guide it to the rack, taming the arc so it lands softly on the forearm.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Movement
- Olympic lifting
Sets and reps
- 3 to 6 sets of 1 to 3 reps at a weight you can move fast, resting 2 to 3 minutes.
- Speed and position come before load: end the set when the bar slows down or the catch gets sloppy.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Variations
The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the glutes, for when the kettlebell is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Kettlebell Clean work?
- The Kettlebell Clean mainly works the glutes and traps.
- What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Clean?
- A kettlebell.
- How many sets and reps of the Kettlebell Clean?
- 3 to 6 sets of 1 to 3 reps at a weight you can move fast, resting 2 to 3 minutes. Speed and position come before load: end the set when the bar slows down or the catch gets sloppy.
- What can I do instead of the Kettlebell Clean?
- 45-Degree Hip Extension, 90-90 Hip Stretch, B-Stance Hip Thrust and Band Hip Thrust work the same main muscle.
Program it for your clients
Coaches add the Kettlebell Clean to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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