Hang Clean
Hang Clean
- Category
- Olympic Weightlifting
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Compound
Primary Muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary Muscles
CalvesForearmsGlutesHamstringsLower BackShouldersTraps
Instructions
- 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
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
Immediately recover by driving through the heels, keeping the torso upright and elbows up. Continue until you have risen to a standing position.
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