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Hang Clean (Alternating) - Kettlebell

Equipment:Kettlebells
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Hamstrings, Glutes

Secondary

Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Lower Back, Traps, Shoulders

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand feet shoulder-width apart, kettlebell in each hand hanging in front (hang position).

  2. 2

    Hinge at hips, slight knee bend.

  3. 3

    Explosively extend hips and knees, pulling one kettlebell (e.g., right) up towards shoulder.

  4. 4

    Rotate wrist to catch KB in rack position (handle diagonal, KB resting on forearm/bicep).

  5. 5

    Keep other KB hanging.

  6. 6

    Lower right KB back to hang position.

  7. 7

    Simultaneously clean the left KB to rack position.

  8. 8

    Continue alternating cleans smoothly.