Barbell Clean and Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Shoulders
- Secondary Muscles
- Glutes, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 8
- Alternate Names
- Clean and Press
How to: Barbell Clean and Press
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, barbell on the ground in front of you.
- Bend your knees and lower your hips to grip the barbell.
- Lift the barbell to your shoulders in a clean motion.
- Press the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
- Lower the barbell back to your shoulders and then to the ground.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting with the back instead of the legs.
- Not fully extending the arms overhead.
- Letting the bar drift away from the body.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to focus on form.
- Perform the exercise without the clean movement for beginners.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Keep the bar close to your body for better control.
- Engage your core to stabilize your torso.
Barbell Clean and Press Alternatives
Tags
strength
shoulders
glutes
quadriceps
weightlifting
powerlifting