The power clean is an explosive whole body movement used by weightlifters and athletes to develop strength and power.
While it began as an essential Olympic weightlifting movement, the power clean has become a staple in the training programs of team athletes and people who practice CrossFit.
This movement is broken down into several phases and requires a good deal of technique to perform properly.
In this article, we’ll review the power clean, including how to perform it, a few variations, its benefits, the muscles worked, and several common mistakes people make when doing this exercise.
