Exercise Comparison
Alternating Hang Clean vs Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
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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.
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.
Leaning forward slightly, pull on the belt to draw the toes of your foot back. Hold this position for 10-20 seconds and then repeat with the other leg.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. Alternating Hang Clean is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch is intermediate and uses other. Choose Alternating Hang Clean if you have access to kettlebells, or Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch if you prefer other.