Wednesday, December 8, 2010

The Power Clean

The power clean is weight training movement where the lifter jumps the bar up from the ground and cathes it at the shoulders with the athletes thighs above parallel.

The power clean is a very explosive movement that requires several muscles and joints to fire at one time. The power clean is commonly found in athletic training arenas because it mimics the movements found in many sports. The power clean devolops explosive power in sprinting and jumping. This is a complex movement that will take time to master however the benefits far out weigh the work. The power clean will also develop power, speed, balance, accuracy and grip strength.

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