Barbell Power Clean from Blocks
Equipment
With your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, grip the barbell, bend your knees slightly, and keep your back straight, ensuring that your shoulders are over the bar and your chest is up.
Initiate the movement by explosively extending your hips and knees, simultaneously pulling the barbell up to your shoulders, keeping the bar as close to your body as possible.
As the barbell reaches shoulder height, quickly drop under the bar by bending your knees and hips, catching the barbell on the front of your shoulders with your elbows pointing forward and up.
Stand up straight to complete the movement, then carefully lower the barbell back onto the blocks to prepare for the next repetition.
Pro Tip
Correct Stance: Your feet should be hip-width apart, with your toes slightly pointed outwards. Your grip on the barbell should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. A common mistake is having either too narrow or too wide a stance, which can affect your balance and the efficiency of your lift. Proper Lifting Technique: When lifting the barbell, keep your back straight and your chest up. Drive through your heels to initiate the lift, and use your hips and legs to generate power. As the barbell reaches your hips, explosively extend your hips and knees