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Instructions Preparation Stand over the barbell with the balls of the feet positioned under the bar slightly wider apart than hip width. Squat down and grip the bar with an over hand grip slightly wider than shoulder width. Position the shoulders over the bar with the back arched tightly. Arms are straight with elbows pointed along the bar. Execution Pull the bar up off the floor by extending the hips and knees. As the bar reaches the knees vigorously raise the shoulders while keeping the barbell close to the thighs. When the barbell passes mid-thigh, allow it to contact the thighs. Jump upward extending the body. Shrug the shoulders and pull the barbell upward with the arms allowing the elbows to flex out to the sides, keeping the bar close to the body. Aggressively pull the body under the bar, rotating the elbows around the bar. Catch the bar on the shoulders while moving into a squat position. Hitting the bottom of the squat, stand up immediately. Return Bend knees slightly and lower barbell to mid-thigh position. Slowly lower bar with taut lower back and trunk close to vertical. Comments Do not jerk the weight from the floor; arise steadily then accelerate. In the clean, the barbell is lifted from the floor to the shoulders. The lift is complete when the feet are in line and the bar is under control. Also see: Clean Still Image Sequences Elbow Position Power Clean Strength Standards.

Classification  Utility: Power  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Pull Force (Articulation) Dynamic Hip Extension Knee Extension Ankle Plantar Flexion Shoulder Abduction Flexion External Rotation Scapula & Clavicle Elevation Upward Rotation Elbow Flexion Static Spine (Thoracic, Lumbar) Extension