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StrengthKettlebell

Kettlebell One Arm Clean and Press

Intensity
3–5 reps
MET
5energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Biceps10%
  • Forearms10%
  • Shoulders10%
  • Calves10%
  • Hamstrings10%
  • Chest10%
  • Quads10%
  • Abs10%
  • Triceps20%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Squeeze your glutes and brace your abs hard as you drive the bell overhead.

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    In one fluid motion, extend your hips and knees to swing the kettlebell up, rotating your wrist to bring it to your shoulder.

  4. 4

    Press the kettlebell overhead until your arm is fully extended.

  5. 5

    Lower the kettlebell back to your shoulder and then to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.

Expert tip

Use the momentum from your hips to help 'clean' the kettlebell to your shoulder before pressing, rather than relying solely on arm strength.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Catching the kettlebell with a bent wrist
  • ✕Pressing before the bell settles at shoulder
  • ✕Flaring the elbow during the press
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