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Kettlebell Clean
Bringing the bell from a swing into the rack position. The base skill for presses, jerks and kettlebell complexes.
GlutesHamstringsBicepsCoreKettlebell
How to perform
- 1.Hike the bell between the legs with a hip hinge
- 2.Hip extension accelerates the bell, elbow staying close to the body
- 3.The hand rotates around the bell — it lands softly in the rack on the forearm and chest
- 4.Elbow tucked to the torso, wrist straight
Common mistakes
- Bell flipping over and banging the wrist
- Wide arc instead of a path close to the body
- Curling the bell up with the biceps instead of the hips
Tips
- Think of threading your hand inside the bell's arc rather than flipping it over the top
Limitations
Use caution with issues in: lower back. If you feel discomfort, reduce the range of motion or swap the exercise — ideally after consulting a coach.
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