Power Clean
Primary Equipment
Olympic barbell
Olympic barbell
Instructions
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell over mid-foot
- Hinge at hips, grasp bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulders
- Lift the bar off the floor, extending hips and knees powerfully
- Shrug shoulders and pull the bar upwards, keeping it close to your body
- Catch the bar in a front rack position, slightly bending knees
- Stand up fully, then lower the bar in a controlled manner
Tips
- Maintain a straight back throughout the lift
- Keep the bar close to your body at all times
- Generate power primarily from your legs and hips
- Control the descent of the bar to avoid injury
Target Muscle
Primary
