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Kettlebell Swing Clean
A hip-driven clean swinging the kettlebell from between the legs up to the shoulder rack position.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- gluteus maximus · hamstrings · anterior deltoid · erector spinae · trapezius
- Goals
- power · strength
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Category
- Olympic weightlifting
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, kettlebell between your feet.
- Hinge at the hips and grip the handle with one hand.
- Swing the kettlebell back between your legs.
- Drive your hips forward to pull the kettlebell up to your shoulder.
- Catch the kettlebell in the rack position on your shoulder.
- Complete reps on one side, then switch.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep the kettlebell close to your body on the way up.
- Let the kettlebell roll around your wrist rather than flipping over it.
- Relax your grip slightly at the top for a soft catch.