Kettlebell - Open Palm Clean
Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 1-5 Reps, 80 Wght
Quads Hamstrings Traps Strength Kettlebell Pull Compound Gym
Purpose: To develop core strength of the lower and middle body.
Benefits: It is the single best exercise to develop full body strength and increase your fat-burning metabolism.
Position your feet shoulder width apart and your toes facing forward. Grasp a kettlebell with both hands in an overhand (hook) grip. Lower your hips with the weight focused on the heels, back straight, head facing forward, chest up, with your shoulders just in front of the kettlebell. This will be your starting position. Pull the kettlebell up off the floor by extending hips and knees. As you raise the kettlebell quickly, flip it so that the ball lands in the palms of your hands. Throw the ball of the kettlebell out and catch it with the handle in front of you. Return to the starting position. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
The quads are a set of four muscles in the upper front thigh. All four muscles work to straighten the knee. One of the four (rectus femoris) also helps to bend the hip. Squats are considered a vital exercise for increasing the strength and size of the legs and butt.
Step 1
With the kettlebell on floor using your right hand, lower hips and grasp kettlebell with overhand grip.
Position your feet shoulder width apart and your toes facing forward. Grasp a kettlebell with both hands in an overhand (hook) grip. Lower your hips with the weight focused on the heels, back straight, head facing forward, chest up, with your shoulders just in front of the kettlebell. This will be your starting position.
Step 2
Stand upright pulling the kettlebell up quickly so that it flips into your hands.
Pull the kettlebell up off the floor by extending hips and knees. As you raise the kettlebell quickly, flip it so that the ball lands in the palms of your hands.
Step 3
Throw the kettlebell and grab its handle.
Throw the ball of the kettlebell out and catch it with the handle in front of you. Stay upright with your feet flat on the floor.
Step 4
Return to starting position.
Return to starting position by slowly lowering the kettlebell with taut lower back and trunk close to vertical.