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Open Palm Kettlebell Clean

Main muscles
Hamstrings
Also works
Glutes, Lower back, Quads, Shoulders
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Expert
Type
Compound · Pull

How to do it

  1. Place one kettlebell between your feet. Clean the kettlebell by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulders.
  2. Release the kettlebell as it comes up, and let it flip so that the ball of the kettlebell lands in the palms of your hands.
  3. Release the kettlebell out in front of you and catch the handle with both hands. Lower the kettlebell to the starting position and repeat.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean work?
Mainly the hamstrings, with help from the glutes, lower back, quads, shoulders.
What equipment do I need?
Kettlebell.
Is it good for beginners?
It is rated expert level, so learn simpler versions first.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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