Exercise Comparison
Alternating Hang Clean vs Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
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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.
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. Alternating Hang Clean is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Open Palm Kettlebell Clean is expert and uses kettlebells. Choose Alternating Hang Clean if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Open Palm Kettlebell Clean for a greater challenge.