Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position
How do you do a bottoms-up clean from the hang position?
An intermediate strength exercise done with a kettlebells that mainly works the forearms, with help from the biceps and shoulders. Initiate the exercise by standing upright with a kettlebell in one hand. Swing the kettlebell back forcefully and then reverse the motion forcefully. Crush the kettlebell handle as hard as possible and raise the kettlebell to your shoulder.
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Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position demonstration
How to Perform
- 1Initiate the exercise by standing upright with a kettlebell in one hand.
- 2Swing the kettlebell back forcefully and then reverse the motion forcefully. Crush the kettlebell handle as hard as possible and raise the kettlebell to your shoulder.
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Tips & Common Mistakes
- •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
- •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
- •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
- •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
Muscles Worked
Exercise Details
- Category
- Strength
- Force
- pull
- Mechanic
- compound
- Level
- intermediate
Exercise Variations
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position work?
Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position primarily targets the Forearms. It also works the Biceps, Shoulders as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position?
Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position requires Kettlebells.
Is Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position suitable for beginners?
Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position is classified as intermediate level. Beginners should master foundational movements first.
Alternatives to Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position
Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.