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Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Calves, Quads, Triceps
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound · Push

How to do it

  1. Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you swing the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so, so that the palms face forward. Squat down a few inches and reverse the motion rapidly driving both kettlebells overhead. Immediately after the initial push, squat down again and get under the kettlebells. Once the kettlebells are locked out, stand upright to complete the exercise.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk work?
Mainly the shoulders, with help from the calves, quads, triceps.
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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