Barbell Power Clean

Expert Advice

Use a hook grip and focus on a powerful hip drive to create momentum for the bar to travel upwards efficiently.

Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell on the ground in front of you.
Bend at the hips and knees to grip the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
Lift the bar by extending your hips and knees, keeping the bar close to your body.
As the bar reaches thigh level, extend your ankles, knees, and hips explosively.
Shrug your shoulders and pull the bar up, catching it at shoulder height with elbows forward.
Stand up straight to complete the lift before lowering the bar back to the ground.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.