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Kettlebell Swing Clean demonstration

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Strength / Kettlebell

Kettlebell Swing Clean

A hip-driven clean swinging the kettlebell from between the legs up to the shoulder rack position.

Equipment

Kettlebell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Front Delts · Lower Back · Traps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, kettlebell between your feet.

  2. 02

    Hinge at the hips and grip the handle with one hand.

  3. 03

    Swing the kettlebell back between your legs.

  4. 04

    Drive your hips forward to pull the kettlebell up to your shoulder.

  5. 05

    Catch the kettlebell in the rack position on your shoulder.

  6. 06

    Complete reps on one side, then switch.

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