Full body exercise
Hang Power Clean
Clean from the hang position, caught in a quarter squat, to build leg and hip power.
- Primary muscleFull body
- Also worksGlutes
- EquipmentBarbell
- TypeCompound
- MovementFull body
- LevelAdvanced
- Full body
- Glutes
- Barbell
How to do the Hang Power Clean
5 steps, in the order you do them.
- Lift the bar off the floor with an overhand grip and stand tall.
- Hinge at the hips and lower the bar to just above your knees, keeping your back neutral.
- Extend your hips with an explosive jump and pull the bar up with your elbows high.
- Catch the bar on your shoulders with a short bend of your legs.
- Stand up, stabilize, and lower the bar with control.
Alternatives to the Hang Power Clean
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 Hang Power Clean work?
The Hang Power Clean works mainly the whole body. It also works the glutes, the hamstrings, and the upper back.