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Olympic WeightliftingIntermediate

Clean (From Blocks) - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps

Secondary

Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Traps

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Set barbell on blocks at desired height (e.g., below knee, mid-thigh).

  2. 2

    Assume starting position similar to clean, but from block height.

  3. 3

    Feet hip-width, clean grip, back straight, chest up, shoulders over bar.

  4. 4

    Drive through heels, explosively extend hips/knees/ankles (2nd pull).

  5. 5

    Keep bar close. Shrug, pull under bar, rotate elbows.

  6. 6

    Catch bar in front squat position.

  7. 7

    Stand up from squat.

  8. 8

    Lower bar back to blocks. Repeat.