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Clean

Also known as: power clean, barbell clean, Olympic lift, explosive lift, clean technique

Clean — end positionClean — start position
1 · Start position2 · End position

How to do the Clean

Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell over mid-foot, grip just outside knees, chest up, shoulders over bar.

Movement: Pull the bar explosively from the floor by extending hips, knees, and ankles (triple extension). Drop under the bar into a front squat position, catching it on the front shoulders, then stand up fully.

Standards:

  • Bar rests on front shoulders at catch
  • Full extension at hips, knees, and ankles during pull
  • Front squat fully stood up

Focus Points: Keep bar close, engage core, use explosive hip drive, maintain neutral spine throughout.

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