How to Do the Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean

Intermediate · Kettlebells · Targets Shoulders, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Traps

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Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean demonstration
💪 Shoulders, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Traps🏋️ Kettlebells📊 Intermediate🏷️ Strength

How to perform it

  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.

Muscles worked

The Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean primarily targets your Shoulders, with support from your Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Traps. You'll need kettlebells.

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