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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