An intermediate strength exercise done with a kettlebells that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the calves, quadriceps and triceps. Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you swing the kettlebells towards your shoulders.
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Primary
Shoulders
Secondary
Calves, Quadriceps, Triceps
Equipment
Kettlebells
Level
intermediate
Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk demonstration
Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk, starting positionTwo-Arm Kettlebell Jerk, finishing position
How to Perform
1Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you swing the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so, so that the palms face forward. Squat down a few inches and reverse the motion rapidly driving both kettlebells overhead. Immediately after the initial push, squat down again and get under the kettlebells. Once the kettlebells are locked out, stand upright to complete the exercise.
Video Tutorial
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
