Exercise technique

kettlebell double alternating hang clean

The kettlebell double alternating hang clean is a dynamic exercise that targets the biceps while also engaging the forearms and shoulders. It involves explosive hip and knee extension to lift the kettlebells from a hanging position to shoulder height in an alternating fashion.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in each 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 kettlebells to hang straight down in front of your body.
  4. In one fluid motion, explosively extend your hips and knees while shrugging your shoulders.
  5. As the kettlebells rise, pull them up towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows high and out to the sides.
  6. Catch the kettlebells at shoulder height, with your palms facing inward and your elbows pointing forward.
  7. Lower the kettlebells back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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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