Legs·Kettlebell·Compound
Kettlebell Hang Clean
Hamstrings · Kettlebell
Intermediate
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The Kettlebell Hang Clean is an intermediate kettlebell exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryCalves secondaryGlutes secondaryLower Back secondaryShoulders secondaryTraps secondary
In Position
How to Do the Kettlebell Hang Clean
- 1Place kettlebell between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
- 2Clean 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.
- 3Lower kettlebell to a hanging position between your legs while keeping the hamstrings loaded. Keep your head up at all times.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written