Clean Pull demonstration

Clean Pull

Learn how to do the Clean Pull with proper form, setup, and execution.

This barbell movement primarily targets full body.

How to Perform Clean Pull

  1. 1

    Add the appropriate amount of weight and stand with the bar over your mid-foot, feet hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Hinge at the hips and grab the bar with an overhand grip, keeping your back flat and chest up.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Explosively drive through your heels to pull the bar upward as high as possible, shrugging your shoulders at the top and exhale.

  5. 5

    Lower the bar back to the floor with control and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions