Kettlebell Clean demonstration

Kettlebell Clean

Learn how to do the Kettlebell Clean with proper form, setup, and execution.

This kettlebell movement primarily targets full body.

How to Perform Kettlebell Clean

  1. 1

    Place a kettlebell on the floor between your feet and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Hinge at the hips and grab the handle with one hand, keeping your back flat and chest up.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Explosively drive your hips forward to swing the kettlebell upward, guiding it into the rack position at your shoulder and exhale.

  5. 5

    Lower the kettlebell back down between your legs in a controlled swing and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Once finished training one side, do the same number of reps with your other arm.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions