Hang Clean

Hang Clean — Start position
Start position
Hang Clean — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Olympic Weightlifting
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • quadriceps
  • calves
  • forearms
  • glutes
  • hamstrings
  • lower back
  • shoulders
  • traps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  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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