Exercise guide

Alternating Hang Clean

CategoryStrength EquipmentKettlebells ForcePull MechanicCompound LevelIntermediate

How to do the Alternating Hang Clean: step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Hamstrings), and equipment. Log it in Vantora.

How to perform the Alternating Hang Clean exercise

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.

Muscles worked

hamstrings biceps calves forearms glutes lower back traps

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