Strength

Kettlebell Dead Clean

The kettlebell dead clean is an intermediate strength exercise for your hamstrings, using kettlebells.

Main muscles
Hamstrings
Also works
Calves, Glutes, Lower back, Quads, Traps
Equipment
Kettlebells
Level
Intermediate
Kettlebell Dead Clean, starting position
Start
Kettlebell Dead Clean, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Place kettlebell between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
  2. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulder. The wrist should rotate as you do so.
  3. Lower the kettlebell, keeping the hamstrings loaded by keeping your back straight and your butt out.

Alternatives to the kettlebell dead clean