Barbell Clean and Press

Instructions

  1. Square power clean 1
    Stand holding barbell in front of thighs, palms facing body about shoulder-distance apart.
  2. Barbell Clean and Press
    Bending knees slightly, pull bar up toward shoulders, extending legs as you push off balls of feet, bringing elbows out to sides.
  3. Square power clean 3
    Forward under bar so that it’s now positioned across the front of the shoulders. Use your momentum to drive the movement.
  4. Square power clean 4
    Exhaling, bend knees slightly and press bar overhead. Lower bar back toward shoulders and toward floor. Repeat for given sets/reps.