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Axle Bar Power Clean

Advanced power clean with a thick non-rotating axle, requiring a close pull, fast turnover, and stable partial-squat front-rack catch.

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Axle Bar Power Clean demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsUpper BackForearmsAbs

Equipment

Axle Bar

Sets × reps

5 × 3

Rest

2 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with the axle over your midfoot, take an even overhand grip on the thick bar, and brace in a balanced clean starting position.
  2. 02Push through the floor to raise the axle past your knees while keeping it close to your body.
  3. 03Extend your hips, knees, and ankles forcefully, then pull under the axle without curling it away from your torso.
  4. 04Rotate your elbows forward and receive the axle securely on your shoulders in a partial squat with your feet balanced.
  5. 05Stand fully to complete the repetition, then lower the axle to the designated drop area with your hands and feet clear.

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