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Kettlebell Hang Clean

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Hamstrings accessibility Upper Legs
Glutes Quadriceps Calves

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Kettlebell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

8

Force

pull

Kettlebell Hang Clean is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Upper Legs region. Performed using kettlebell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Quadriceps.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in front of your thighs.

2

Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.

3

Lower the kettlebell towards the ground, allowing it to swing between your legs.

4

Quickly extend your hips and knees, using the momentum to swing the kettlebell up to shoulder height.

5

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.

6

Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position between your legs, and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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