Kettlebell Clean and Jerk

How to do it

Finish with the kettlebell stacked directly over your shoulder.

1. 1

   Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, a kettlebell between your feet.

2. 2

   Bend at your hips and knees to squat down and grasp the kettlebell with one hand.

3. 3

   In one smooth motion, extend your hips and knees to swing the kettlebell up, rotating your wrist to bring the kettlebell to your shoulder (clean).

4. 4

   Dip slightly at the knees, then explosively drive up with your legs while pressing the kettlebell overhead (jerk).

5. 5

   Lower the kettlebell back to the shoulder, then to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.

Common mistakes

• ✕Pressing the weight up without using the legs
• ✕Catching the clean with a loose, flared elbow
• ✕Leaning back excessively during the press