Exercise Comparison
Alternating Hang Clean vs Standing 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.
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.
Bend your back leg, while keeping the front one straight. Now raise the toes of your front foot off of the ground and lean forward.
Using the belt, pull on the top of the foot to increase the stretch in the calf. Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other foot.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. Alternating Hang Clean is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch is beginner and uses other. Choose Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Hang Clean for a greater challenge.