Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk
- Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you swing the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so, so that the palms face forward. Squat down a few inches and reverse the motion rapidly driving both kettlebells overhead. Immediately after the initial push, squat down again and get under the kettlebells. Once the kettlebells are locked out, stand upright to complete the exercise.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Double Kettlebell Jerk
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Jerk
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Split Jerk
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press To The Side
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Clean and Jerk
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch
An advanced compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do two-arm kettlebell jerk work?
Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk primarily works the shoulders. The calves, quads and triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for two-arm kettlebell jerk?
Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk uses kettlebell.
Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk: is it suitable for beginners?
Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of two-arm kettlebell jerk?
Double Kettlebell Jerk, One-Arm Kettlebell Jerk, One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my two-arm kettlebell jerk reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; two-arm kettlebell jerk can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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