Hang Power Clean

A barbell exercise for the gluteus maximus and hamstrings.

  • Legs
  • Barbell

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Muscles worked

MainGluteus maximus, Hamstrings
AlsoTrapezius, Quadriceps, Deltoids

Setup

Hook grip, bar from the hang; bumper plates and a platform.

How to do it well

  • Bar at mid-thigh, hinge slightly
  • Extend the hips hard and shrug
  • Catch on the shoulders in a quarter squat

Common mistakes

  • Pulling early with the arms
  • Catching with the elbows low

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.