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Olympic WeightliftingIntermediate

Clean Deadlift - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Hamstrings, Glutes

Secondary

Forearms, Lower Back, Middle Back, Quadriceps, Traps

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Set up like Clean start: Feet hip-width, clean grip (overhand/hook), hips low, back straight, chest up, shoulders over bar.

  2. 2

    Drive through heels, extend knees/hips simultaneously.

  3. 3

    Maintain constant back angle until bar passes knees.

  4. 4

    Keep arms straight throughout lift.

  5. 5

    Continue extending until standing fully upright, hips/knees locked.

  6. 6

    Focus is on mimicking first pull of clean. Lower bar with control.

  7. 7

    Repeat.