Shoulders exercise · kettlebell
Kettlebell One Arm Clean and Jerk
The kettlebell one arm clean and jerk is a kettlebell exercise that targets the shoulders (deltoids), with the triceps and core assisting.
- Target muscle
- Delts
- Also works
- Triceps, core
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Body part
- Shoulders
How to do the kettlebell one arm clean and jerk
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand with an overhand grip.
- Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips, lowering the kettlebell between your legs.
- Explosively extend your hips, knees, and ankles, using the momentum to swing the kettlebell up to shoulder height.
- As the kettlebell reaches shoulder height, rotate your wrist and punch your hand straight up, locking out your arm overhead.
- Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the shoulders (deltoids). The triceps and core work as secondary muscles. See all shoulder exercises or every kettlebell exercise.
