Kettlebell Dead Clean

The Kettlebell Dead Clean is a compound strength exercise performed with kettlebells. It primarily targets the hamstrings, with the calves, glutes, lower back, quadriceps, and traps working as secondary muscles. Suitable for intermediate lifters.

Primary Muscles

hamstrings

Secondary Muscles

calves glutes lower back quadriceps traps

Level

intermediate

Mechanic

compound

Equipment

kettlebells

Category

strength
Kettlebell Dead Clean - Step 0 Kettlebell Dead Clean - Step 1

Instructions

  1. Place kettlebell between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
  2. Clean the 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 the kettlebell, keeping the hamstrings loaded by keeping your back straight and your butt out.

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