Shoulders · Kettlebell · Intermediate

How to do Kettlebell Two Arm Clean

The kettlebell two arm clean is a dynamic movement that targets the deltoids while also engaging the traps and forearms. It requires coordination, explosive power, and proper technique to safely transition the kettlebell from the ground to the rack position.

Kettlebell Two Arm Clean demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Traps and Forearms
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Shoulders

How to do Kettlebell Two Arm Clean, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in front of your thighs with both hands, palms facing towards you.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips, lowering the kettlebell towards the ground.
  3. Explosively extend your hips and knees, using the momentum to pull the kettlebell up towards your shoulders.
  4. As the kettlebell reaches shoulder height, rotate your wrists and catch the kettlebell in the rack position, with your elbows tucked in and the kettlebell resting on the back of your forearm.
  5. Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Kettlebell Two Arm Clean works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your traps and forearms.

Track Kettlebell Two Arm Clean in SPLYT

Kettlebell Two Arm Clean 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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