Shoulders · Kettlebells

Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean

A compound movement that trains your shoulders, done with kettlebells. Your calves, glutes and hamstrings help out.

Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean, starting positionTwo-Arm Kettlebell Clean, end position

Muscles you'll work

Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean muscles worked, front viewTwo-Arm Kettlebell Clean muscles worked, back view
ShouldersPrimaryCalves · Glutes · Hamstrings · Lower Back · TrapsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
  2. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so.
  3. Lower the kettlebells back to the starting position and repeat.

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EquipmentKettlebells
TypeCompound
Push or pullPull
LevelIntermediate

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