Legs·Kettlebell·Compound
Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
Hamstrings · Kettlebell
Advanced
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Advanced
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The Open Palm Kettlebell Clean is an advanced kettlebell exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
In Position
How to Do the Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
- 1Place one kettlebell between your feet. Clean the kettlebell by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulders.
- 2Release the kettlebell as it comes up, and let it flip so that the ball of the kettlebell lands in the palms of your hands.
- 3Release the kettlebell out in front of you and catch the handle with both hands. Lower the kettlebell to the starting position and repeat.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written