Exercise / 160Animation available
Double Kettlebell Clean demonstration

Illustration by RepDB

Strength / Kettlebell

Double Kettlebell Clean

An explosive hip hinge that racks two kettlebells to the shoulders simultaneously, the foundation for double-KB pressing and jerking.

Equipment

Kettlebell

Experience

advanced

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Lower Back · Traps · Forearm Flexors

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand with two kettlebells on the floor between your feet, handles angled slightly inward.

  2. 02

    Hinge at the hips, grip the handles, and hike the kettlebells back between the legs.

  3. 03

    Explosively extend the hips to drive the kettlebells up along the body.

  4. 04

    As they reach chest height, spear your hands through the handles to catch them at the rack position on the shoulders.

  5. 05

    Lower back to the hang by hinging at the hips and guiding the bells between the legs.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.