Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean
How to do the Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Traps
Kettlebells
How to do the Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean
- 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.
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Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean: common questions
What muscles does the Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean work?
The Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back and Traps as supporting muscles.
Is the Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean suitable for beginners?
The Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean?
To do the Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean you'll need one or more kettlebells.
Is the Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean a compound or isolation exercise?
The Two-Arm 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 Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean with correct form?
Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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