Strength
Alternating Hang Clean
The alternating hang clean is an intermediate strength exercise for your hamstrings, using kettlebells.
- Main muscles
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Lower back, Traps
- Equipment
- Kettlebells
- Level
- Intermediate
How to do it
- Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
- Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder and hold on to the other kettlebell in a hanging position. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrist as you do so.
- Lower the cleaned kettlebell to a hanging position and clean the alternate kettlebell. Repeat.
Kettlebell swing
Barbell hip thrust
Romanian deadlift
Back extension
Cable pull-through
Deadlift