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How to do Kettlebell One Arm Clean And Jerk

The kettlebell one arm clean and jerk is a dynamic, compound exercise that targets the deltoids while also engaging the triceps and core. It requires coordination, explosive power, and proper technique to perform safely and effectively.

Kettlebell One Arm Clean And Jerk demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps and Core
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Advanced
Category
Shoulders

How to do Kettlebell One Arm Clean And Jerk, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips, lowering the kettlebell between your legs.
  3. Explosively extend your hips, knees, and ankles, using the momentum to swing the kettlebell up to shoulder height.
  4. As the kettlebell reaches shoulder height, rotate your wrist and punch your hand straight up, locking out your arm overhead.
  5. Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Kettlebell One Arm Clean And Jerk works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and core.

Track Kettlebell One Arm Clean And Jerk in SPLYT

Kettlebell One Arm Clean And Jerk is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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