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Advanced

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Hamstrings accessibility Upper Legs
Glutes Quadriceps Calves

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Barbell

Category

plyometric

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

10.4

Force

pull

Power Clean is a advanced multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Upper Legs region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the plyometric category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Quadriceps.

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1

Start with the barbell on the ground in front of you, with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2

Bend down and grip the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Keep your back straight and chest up as you lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees.

4

As the barbell reaches your mid-thigh, explosively pull it upwards, shrugging your shoulders and pulling your elbows high and to the sides.

5

As the barbell reaches its highest point, quickly drop underneath it, rotating your elbows around and catching the barbell on your shoulders in a front squat position.

6

Stand up with the barbell, fully extending your hips and knees.

7

Lower the barbell back down to the starting position, keeping control of the weight throughout the movement.

8

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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