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Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back, Traps
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound · Pull

How to do it

  1. Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
  2. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so.
  3. Lower the kettlebells back to the starting position and repeat.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean work?
Mainly the shoulders, with help from the calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, traps.
What equipment do I need?
Kettlebell.
Is it good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate level.
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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