Exercise Comparison
90/90 Hamstring vs Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
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Muscle Analysis
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Only in 90/90 Hamstring
Only in Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
Instructions
90/90 Hamstring
Lie on your back, with one leg extended straight out.
With the other leg, bend the hip and knee to 90 degrees. You may brace your leg with your hands if necessary. This will be your starting position.
Extend your leg straight into the air, pausing briefly at the top. Return the leg to the starting position.
Repeat for 10-20 repetitions, and then switch to the other leg.
Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
Place one kettlebell between your feet. Clean the kettlebell by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulders.
Release the kettlebell as it comes up, and let it flip so that the ball of the kettlebell lands in the palms of your hands.
Release the kettlebell out in front of you and catch the handle with both hands. Lower the kettlebell to the starting position and repeat.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. 90/90 Hamstring is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Open Palm Kettlebell Clean is expert and uses kettlebells. Choose 90/90 Hamstring if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Open Palm Kettlebell Clean for a greater challenge.