Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Power Clean and Press
- Hamstrings
- Biceps
- Calves
- Forearms
- Glutes
- Hip Flexors
- Lats
- Lower Back
- Middle Back
- Neck
- Quads
- Shoulders
- Traps
- Triceps
- Steps
- Variations
- Tips
- Stats
- Similar
- Plans
- Muscles
- Equipment
- Details
How to do the Power Clean and Press - Learn Proper Power Clean and Press Form
- Step 1: Crouch down over barbell as if you were beginning a deadlift.
- Step 2: Using power from hips drive upwards while flipping the barbell over so that it ends resting on the front of your shoulders in front of your neck with your elbows in front of you.
- Step 3: Bend knees and use both legs and shoulders to drive the barbell up above your hard and then lock arms out to complete the final push press motion.
- Step 4: Return barbell to floor to complete the rep.
Power Clean and Press Variations and Power Clean and Press Alternatives
- Variation 1: Use a kettlebell to do one arm power clean and presses.
- Variation 2: Begin with weight at waist rather than ground level to do hang clean and presses.
Power Clean and Press Tips
- Tip 1: Keep head up and do not round back.
Power Clean and Press Records and Power Clean and Press Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 148 | 8 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 84 pounds | 36 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 39 | 39 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 103 | 103 |
Your Power Clean and Press Records and Power Clean and Press Statistics
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Power Clean And Press Chart - Average Power Clean And Press Weight Lifted
Power Clean and Press - Similar Exercises
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Bodyweight Glute Hamstring Raise | Hamstrings | Intermediate |
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Cable Pull Through | Hamstrings | Intermediate |
Power Clean And Press Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Power Clean and Press)
| Workout Plan | Difficulty | |
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Taylor Lautner Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Daniel Craig Workout Plan | Expert |
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MMA Workout Plan | Expert |
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Weight Loss Workout Plan | Beginner |
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Batman Workout Plan | Expert |
Power Clean And Press Muscles Worked
Power Clean And Press Equipment
| Name |
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| Barbell |
Power Clean And Press Training Details
The power clean and press is a free weights, martial arts, and total body exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and to a lesser degree also targets the biceps, calves, forearms, glutes, hip flexors, lats, lower back, middle back, neck, quads, shoulders, traps, and triceps.
The only power clean and press equipment that you really need is the following: barbell. There are however many different power clean and press variations that you can try out that may require different types of power clean and press equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper power clean and press form is easy with the step by step power clean and press instructions, power clean and press tips, and the instructional power clean and press technique video on this page. The power clean and press is a n/a exercise for those with a expert level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the power clean and press video, learn how to do the power clean and press, and then be sure and browse through the power clean and press workouts on our workout plans page!
Power Clean And Press Sports
Power Clean And Press Force Type: N/A
Power Clean And Press Mechanics Type: Compound
