Barbell Clean and Press
Primary Equipment
Olympic barbell
Olympic barbell
Instructions
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell on the floor in front of you
- Perform a clean, lifting the bar to your shoulders in one fluid motion
- From the shoulders, press the barbell overhead until arms are fully extended
- Lower the bar with control, first to the shoulders, then to the floor
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement
- Use your legs and hips to generate power for the lift
- Maintain a strong, engaged core
- Control the eccentric phase to avoid injury
Target Muscle
Primary
Secondary
