Preparation
Stand over the barbell with the balls of the feet positioned under the bar slightly wider apart than hip width.
Squat down and grip the bar with an over hand grip slightly wider than shoulder width.
Position the shoulders over the bar with the back arched tightly. Arms are straight with elbows pointed along the bar.
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Execution (Clean)
Pull the bar up off the floor by extending the hips and knees.
As the bar reaches the knees vigorously raise the shoulders while keeping the barbell close to the thighs.
When the barbell passes mid-thigh, allow it to contact the thighs. Jump upward extending the body.
Shrug the shoulders and pull the barbell upward with the arms allowing the elbows to flex out to the sides, keeping the bar close to the body.
Aggressively pull the body under the bar, rotating the elbows around the bar. Catch the bar on the shoulders while moving into a
squat position.
Hitting the bottom of the squat, stand up immediately.
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Alternate Method
When bar is a chest level, drop and kneel so bar impacts directly upon thigh.
Rinse, repeat.
Results as follows:
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Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
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