GUNSLINGER CATCH + CLEAN

The gunslinger catch + clean is a kettlebell drill designed to clean up the arc of your swing and improve the transition into the rack position. (Credit to @ironmonkeystrengthny3467 for putting me on to this drill!) By redirecting the bell mid-flight and catching it close to the body, you’re forced to stay tight and intentional with your path. Instead of letting the bell drift out and loop around, this drill teaches you how to bring it in and take control earlier—setting up a smoother, more efficient clean. What this builds: A tighter, more efficient clean path Timing and coordination during the float phase Control of the bell close to the body Cleaner, quieter transitions into the rack Use this as a drill within your warm-up or skill work when your cleans are looping, crashing, or drifting away from the body. It’s not about load—it’s about precision and timing. Once the pattern improves, put that same path into your standard clean. If your cleans feel loose or crash into the rack, slow this down and own the path first—then bring it back into your full clean.