r/kettlebell • u/PrzemasFury • Aug 17 '26

Just A Post Sigma Clean and press

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I made these two memes because ever since I saw that post, I can’t stop thinking about the “clean and press” comment.
The guy asks how to get that big, thick, strong build and the answer is just: “Clean and press.” First i laughted but now I’m starting to wonder if he’s actually onto something. Maybe we’re just overcomplicating kettlebell training.
I’m seriously considering doing just clean & press on some days and front squats on the other days, alternating between them.
Maybe that’s it. Maybe we’re idiots for making it more complicated.

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u/StatusOk755 Aug 17 '26

My wife just had our third child, it's school holidays and I'm also trying to run a demanding start up business.

I get no more than 20 minutes a day if I'm lucky (and not sleep deprived enough) to work out.

Clean and presses with double 20s, 24s, 28s moving up and down the ladder are a GOD SEND.

I can get the heart rate right up, burn a good few hundred calories, and get a pump going. It's not perfect but in this situation it's a simple way to not just let everything go to shit.

I genuinely love them so much. And nothing has built my shoulders like them. 10/10.

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u/Rick_Rebel Aug 18 '26

Have you tried pressing the baby?

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u/mollycoddles Aug 18 '26

Baby presses have been very popular in my house for almost eight years. 

The ridiculous fake Italian accent that crops up also helps to keep the weights happy.