Exercise

Kettlebell Hang Clean

Also known as: KB hang clean, single arm KB hang clean, hang clean kettlebell

Kettlebell Hang Clean — position 1Kettlebell Hang Clean — position 2

Kettlebell Hang Clean is a compound exercise for the hamstrings. Main target: biceps femoris. Also works: medial gastrocnemius, gluteus maximus, lower back, anterior deltoid and traps. Equipment: kettlebell.

EquipmentKettlebell
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Place kettlebell between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
  2. Clean kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulder. The wrist should rotate as you do so.
  3. Lower kettlebell to a hanging position between your legs while keeping the hamstrings loaded. Keep your head up at all times.

Similar exercises

Alternating Hang Clean
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Biceps femoris
Double Kettlebell Alternating Hang Clean
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Kettlebell Dead Clean
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Lunge Pass Through
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One-Arm Kettlebell Clean
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One-Arm Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
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Alternatives with other equipment

Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift
Dumbbell
Biceps femoris
Natural Glute Ham Raise
Bodyweight
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Reverse Hyperextension
Machine
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Romanian Deadlift from Deficit
Barbell
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Smith Machine Hang Power Clean
Smith machine
Biceps femoris
Axle Deadlift
Other
Biceps femoris
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