Barbell Hang Power Clean Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Gluteus Maximus
Equipment
Barbell
Body Part
Weightlifting
Primary Muscle
Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Muscles
Hamstrings, Brachialis, Quadriceps, Biceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
Intensity
high
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
6.5
Alternate Names
Power Clean from Hang

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Barbell Hang Power Clean

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, barbell at your shins.
  2. Bend your knees and hinge at your hips to grip the bar.
  3. Keep your back straight and eyes forward as you lift the bar off the ground.
  4. As the bar reaches your knees, extend your hips explosively.
  5. Pull the bar towards your shoulders, rotating your elbows under the bar.
  6. Catch the bar on your shoulders in a front rack position.
  7. Lower the bar back down with control before repeating.

Common Mistakes

  • Lifting with the back instead of the legs.
  • Not fully extending the hips and knees.
  • Jerking the bar instead of performing a smooth motion.

Modifications

  • Use lighter weights to master the form.
  • Perform the exercise with a coach for guidance.

Tips

  • Focus on form rather than weight to prevent injury.
  • Keep your back straight during the lift.
  • Engage your core for better stability.

Tags

weightlifting
power clean
strength training
full body
barbell
intermediate

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