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Hang Clean Exercise

Hang Clean is a Intermediate Olympic Weightlifting exercise using Barbell for Quadriceps. Begin with a shoulder width, double overhand or hook grip, with the b...

Intermediate Barbell Quadriceps
Hang Clean exercise form

Exercise Details

Category
Olympic Weightlifting
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Barbell
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Compound
Primary muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Shoulders, Traps

How to Do Hang Clean

  1. Begin with a shoulder width, double overhand or hook grip, with the bar hanging at the mid thigh position. Your back should be straight and inclined slightly forward.
  2. Begin by aggressively extending through the hips, knees and ankles, driving the weight upward. As you do so, shrug your shoulders towards your ears.
  3. Immediately recover by driving through the heels, keeping the torso upright and elbows up. Continue until you have risen to a standing position.