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Kettlebell Clean and Jerk Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Push Press demonstration

Push Press
2
Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up demonstration

Burpee Long Jump with Push-Up
3
Kettlebell Double Jerk demonstration

Kettlebell Double Jerk
4
Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead Lunge demonstration

Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead Lunge
5
Marching on Spot Press demonstration

Marching on Spot Press
6
Kettlebell Thruster demonstration

Kettlebell Thruster
7
Kettlebell Double Snatch demonstration

Kettlebell Double Snatch
8
Cluster demonstration

Cluster
9
Thruster demonstration

Thruster
10
Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean and Press demonstration

Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean and Press
11
Kettlebell One-Arm Clean and Jerk demonstration

Kettlebell One-Arm Clean and Jerk
12
Bear Walk demonstration

Bear Walk

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Kettlebell Clean and Jerk trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Quadriceps Triceps Brachii

Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Rectus Abdominis

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