Exercise Comparison
Alternating Hang Clean vs Hurdle Hops
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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Alternating Hang Clean
Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.
Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder and hold on to the other kettlebell in a hanging position. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrist as you do so.
Lower the cleaned kettlebell to a hanging position and clean the alternate kettlebell. Repeat.
Hurdle Hops
Set up a row of hurdles or other small barriers, placing them a few feet apart.
Stand in front of the first hurdle with your feet shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
Begin by jumping with both feet over the first hurdle, swinging both arms as you jump.
Absorb the impact of landing by bending the knees, rebounding out of the first leap by jumping over the next hurdle. Continue until you have jumped over all of the hurdles.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. Alternating Hang Clean is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Hurdle Hops is beginner and uses other. Choose Hurdle Hops if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Hang Clean for a greater challenge.