Kettlebell Open Palm Clean
The two-hand swing finished by letting go of the handle at the top and catching the bell's body between flat palms.
How to do it
Setup
Feet a little wider than the hips, a light kettlebell held by the handle in both hands, clear floor around you.
Steps
- Hike the bell back between the legs and snap the hips forward.
- As it floats at the top, let go of the handle and clap both palms onto its sides.
- Draw it in close, elbows down and the head back.
- Take the handle again and let the bell swing back down.
Common mistakes
Letting go before the bell floats: release only at its highest point. Chasing a missed catch: step back and let the bell fall to the floor. Starting with a heavy bell: learn the catch with a light one.
Breathing
Sharp exhale on the hip snap, inhale on the backswing.
