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Power Clean
advanced
Barbell
Olympic lift pulling the bar from floor to rack position in one explosive movement.
Primary Muscles
Hamstrings
Glutes
Secondary Muscles
Traps
Shoulders
Core
Instructions
Set up like a deadlift. Pull bar explosively, extend hips and shrug, pull elbows under bar to catch in front rack position.
Common Mistakes
Early arm bend, insufficient hip extension, catching with elbows down.
Variations
- Hang Power Clean
- Power Clean and Jerk
- High Pull