
Alternating Hang Clean
- Equipment
- Kettlebells
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Lower Back, Traps
How to do the Alternating Hang Clean
- 1
Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
- 2
Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder and hold on to the other kettlebell in a hanging position. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrist as you do so.
- 3
Lower the cleaned kettlebell to a hanging position and clean the alternate kettlebell. Repeat.
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