Strength

Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean

The two-arm kettlebell clean is an intermediate strength exercise for your shoulders, using kettlebells.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back, Traps
Equipment
Kettlebells
Level
Intermediate
Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean, starting position
Start
Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
  2. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so.
  3. Lower the kettlebells back to the starting position and repeat.

Alternatives to the two-arm kettlebell clean

Pike push-up Body weight Arnold Dumbbell Press Dumbbell Band lateral raise Resistance bands Cable lateral raise Cable stack Dumbbell lateral raise Dumbbells Half-kneeling one-arm dumbbell press Dumbbells