Power Clean

A compound barbell exercise for the gluteus maximus, hamstrings and quadriceps.

  • Legs
  • Barbell
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainGluteus maximus, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
AlsoTrapezius, Erector spinae, Deltoids

Setup

Caught above parallel (power position); technique work beats load here.

How to do it well

  • Push the floor away, bar close
  • Explode tall through the hips
  • Punch the elbows through to the rack

Common mistakes

  • Pulling early with the arms
  • Looping the bar away from the body

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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.