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The Kettlebell Clean and Press

In this episode of the Minimum Effective Dose podcast, Mike and Brett dig deep into the kettlebell clean and press.
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Amanda Perry
April 17, 2023
The Kettlebell Clean and Press

Amanda Perry

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April 17, 2023

In this episode of the Minimum Effective Dose podcast, Mike and Brett dig deep into the kettlebell clean and press.

In this episode, the team discusses various topics related to the clean and press such as:

  • Shoulder mobility
  • Scapular mechanics
  • The importance of the thoracic spine, when pressing overhead
  • How different shoulder anatomy impacts pressing groove
  • The importance of the kettlebell clean and how it sets up your press
  • … and more!

If you are a fan of the kettlebell clean and press in your own training or you coach others, you don’t want to miss this episode.

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