Legs·Kettlebell·Compound
One-Arm Kettlebell Clean
Hamstrings · Kettlebell
Intermediate
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The One-Arm Kettlebell Clean is an intermediate kettlebell exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
In Position


How to Do the One-Arm Kettlebell Clean
- 1Place a kettlebell between your feet. As you bend down to grab the kettlebell, push your butt back and keep your eyes looking forward.
- 2Clean 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.
- 3Return the weight to the starting position.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written