Full body exercise
Clean and Press
Clean the bar to your shoulders followed by an overhead press. Combines leg power and shoulder strength.
- Primary muscleFull body
- Also worksShoulders
- EquipmentBarbell
- TypeCompound
- MovementFull body
- LevelAdvanced
- Full body
- Shoulders
- Barbell
How to do the Clean and Press
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Bring the bar from the floor to your shoulders with a clean, catching it with your elbows high.
- Set your elbows just in front of the bar and squeeze your glutes and abs.
- Push the bar straight up, moving your head back so it can pass.
- Fully extend your arms, lower the bar to your shoulders, then to the floor with control.
Alternatives to the Clean and Press
They work the whole body with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Clean and Press work?
The Clean and Press works mainly the whole body. It also works the shoulders, the glutes, and the triceps.