KB Clean & Press: how to do it

One kettlebell cleaned from between the legs to the rack, then pressed to arm locked overhead, standing tall; all reps on one side, then switch.

KETTLEBELL

Step by step

  1. Swing the bell back between the legs, flat back, one hand.

    01 Swing the bell back between the legs, flat back, one hand.

  2. Pull it close so it rolls onto the forearm, wrist straight, elbow tucked.

    02 Pull it close so it rolls onto the forearm, wrist straight, elbow tucked.

    Avoid: letting the bell flip over: it bangs the wrist and forearm.

  3. Press to a locked arm, biceps by the ear, torso straight.

    03 Press to a locked arm, biceps by the ear, torso straight.

    Avoid: leaning sideways to finish the press: the lower back takes the load.

In short

  1. Swing it back, then pull it close and let it roll onto the forearm
  2. Rack: wrist straight, elbow tucked, bell against the chest
  3. Press to locked out, biceps by the ear
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