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Double Kettlebell Alternating Hang Clean

How to do the Double Kettlebell Alternating Hang Clean with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

CompoundKettlebellsIntermediatePull
Primary muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary

Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Lower Back, Quads, Traps

Equipment

Kettlebells

Step by step

How to do the Double Kettlebell Alternating Hang Clean

  1. 1

    Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.

  2. 2

    Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder and hold on to the other kettlebell.

  3. 3

    With a fluid motion, lower the top kettlebell while driving the bottom kettlebell up.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Double Kettlebell Alternating Hang Clean set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your hamstrings volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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