Kettlebell Clean: how to do it and form tips

A foundational kettlebell skill where the bell swings from between the legs to a racked shoulder position, training hip power and building the foundation for the kettlebell press and snatch.

Form tips

  1. The bell should "cork" smoothly into the rack against your forearm — a banging wrist means the path needs correction.
  2. Think "zip up your jacket" as the elbow drives up and back into the rack position.
  3. The movement is a hip hinge with a guide from the arm — it is not a reverse curl.
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