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Barbell Hang Power Clean & Shoulder Press

Hang power clean to an above-parallel catch followed by a strict overhead press without additional leg drive.

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Barbell Hang Power Clean & Shoulder Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Full BodyCoreQuadricepsGlutesHamstringsUpper BackShouldersTriceps

Equipment

Barbell

Sets × reps

4 × 4

Rest

2 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Hold the bar with a clean-width grip, stand tall, then hinge to the programmed hang position with your back neutral and the bar close.
  2. 02Extend your hips, knees, and ankles powerfully, pull yourself under the bar, and receive it on your shoulders in a partial squat above parallel.
  3. 03Stand fully, bring your feet into a balanced position, and stabilize the bar in the front rack.
  4. 04Without using additional leg drive, press the bar overhead until your arms are straight, keeping your trunk braced and ribs controlled.
  5. 05Lower the bar under control to the front rack, return it safely to the hang position, and reset before repeating.

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