Power Clean demonstration

Power Clean

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

This barbell movement primarily targets full body.

How to Perform Power Clean

  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, extending your hips and knees to pull the bar upward.

  5. 5

    As the bar reaches hip height, shrug your shoulders and drop under it, catching it on your shoulders with your elbows high and exhale.

  6. 6

    Stand tall from the catch, then lower the bar back to the floor and breathe in.

  7. 7

    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