Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
How to do the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Hamstrings
Glutes, Lower Back, Quads, Shoulders
Kettlebells
How to do the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
- 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.
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Where the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean fits
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Open Palm Kettlebell Clean: common questions
What muscles does the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean work?
The Open Palm Kettlebell Clean primarily works the Hamstrings. It also recruits the Glutes, Lower Back, Quads and Shoulders as supporting muscles.
Is the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean suitable for beginners?
The Open Palm Kettlebell Clean is an expert-level exercise. It demands well-developed strength, mobility and technique, so it suits experienced lifters more than beginners.
What equipment do I need for the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean?
To do the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean you'll need one or more kettlebells.
Is the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean a compound or isolation exercise?
The Open Palm Kettlebell Clean is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean with correct form?
Place one kettlebell between your feet. Clean the kettlebell by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulders. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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