Kettlebell Clean and Press
Description
This exercise involves lifting a kettlebell from the ground to the shoulder, then pressing it overhead. It is a full-body movement that targets the shoulders, back, legs, and core. It can be done with one or two kettlebells.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Kettlebell Clean and Press Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the kettlebell on the ground in front of you.
- Bend down and grab the kettlebell with one hand, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- Stand up, using your legs to lift the kettlebell to your shoulder.
- Rotate your wrist so that your palm is facing forward and the kettlebell is resting on the back of your wrist.
- Press the kettlebell overhead, keeping your core engaged and your arm straight.
- Lower the kettlebell back down to your shoulder.
- Rotate your wrist so that your palm is facing your body and the kettlebell is resting on the front of your wrist.
- Lower the kettlebell back down to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch hands and repeat on the other side.
Kettlebell Clean and Press Form & Visual
Kettlebell Clean and Press Benefits
- Full body workout
- Improves strength and power in the shoulders, back, legs, and core
- Increases cardiovascular endurance
- Improves grip strength
- Enhances coordination and balance
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Efficient exercise that targets multiple muscle groups
Kettlebell Clean and Press Muscles Worked
- Shoulders
- Triceps
- Back
- Core
- Legs
Kettlebell Clean and Press Variations & Alternatives
- Kettlebell Clean and Jerk
- Kettlebell Snatch
- Double Kettlebell Clean and Press
- Single Arm Kettlebell Clean and Press
- Kettlebell Push Press
