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Exercise: Power Clean

person doing Power Clean

Primary Muscles:

Secondary Muscles:

  • Erector Spinae
  • Latissimus Dorsi

Body Area:

  • Legs
  • Arms
  • Back
  • Glutes
  • Shoulders

Movement Type:

  • Explosive

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Resistance

Proper Steps:

Begin the lift exactly as you would the ‘BB Clean’
Once you have extended quickly to accelerate the bar, aggressively pull yourself under the bar and receive it in the ‘Front Rack’ Position, in a partial squat
All downward movement must be stopped with the lifter’s thighs above horizontal
Stand up and “Recover” completely before resetting the bar on the floor