Barbell Power Clean (female)

Barbell Power Clean demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with feet hip-width apart and the barbell in front of your shins
  • 2Bend your knees and hips to grab the bar with a shoulder-width grip
  • 3Raise the bar by straightening your legs while keeping your back straight
  • 4Explosively stand up and shrug your shoulders, pulling the bar up to your shoulders
  • 5Lower the bar back to the ground in a controlled manner

Tips:

  • Keep your spine neutral throughout the exercise
  • Use your legs and hips to drive the movement
  • Control the descent of the bar; don't let it drop
  • Make sure to practice proper form before adding heavy weight

Barbell Power Clean Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs