Exercise technique

kettlebell bottoms up clean from the hang position

The kettlebell bottoms up clean from the hang position is a dynamic exercise that targets the biceps while also engaging the forearms and shoulders. It requires coordination, grip strength, and control to stabilize the kettlebell in the bottoms-up position.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.
  3. Allow the kettlebell to hang down between your legs, with your arm fully extended.
  4. In one fluid motion, explosively extend your hips and knees while pulling the kettlebell up towards your shoulder.
  5. As the kettlebell reaches shoulder height, rotate your wrist so that the bottom of the kettlebell is facing up.
  6. Catch the kettlebell at shoulder height with your elbow bent and your palm facing up.
  7. Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position by reversing the movement.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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