MWC
QuadricepsBarbellIntermediate

Hang Clean

Hang Clean — starting positionHang Clean — end position
Primary muscles
Quadriceps
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound · Pull

How to do the Hang Clean

  1. 1

    Begin with a shoulder width, double overhand or hook grip, with the bar hanging at the mid thigh position. Your back should be straight and inclined slightly forward.

  2. 2

    Begin by aggressively extending through the hips, knees and ankles, driving the weight upward. As you do so, shrug your shoulders towards your ears.

  3. 3

    Immediately recover by driving through the heels, keeping the torso upright and elbows up. Continue until you have risen to a standing position.

Secondary muscles worked

CalvesForearmsGlutesHamstringsLower BackShouldersTraps

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