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Olympic

Hang Clean

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.

Intermediate

The movement

Hang Clean - Hang Start
1. Hang Start
Hang Clean - Extension Pull
2. Extension Pull
Hang Clean - Front Rack Receive
3. Front Rack Receive

About This Exercise

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.

1Setup

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.

2Execution

Begin by aggressively extending through the hips, knees and ankles, driving the weight upward. As you do so, shrug your shoulders towards your ears. Immediately recover by driving through the heels, keeping the torso upright and elbows up. Continue until you have risen to a standing position.

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How to programme it

Sets5
Default reps3
Rest120 sec
Movement patternOlympic
Movement typeCompound

Equipment