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Power Clean (Hang Variation)

Draftstrength85%advanced⬤ moderate evidence
View FHIR resourceFHIR R4 ActivityDefinition — the interoperable form of this exercise

Positions & Range of Motion

Start
standing, barbell held in the hang position at mid-thigh, hips hinged back, chest over the bar, neutral spine, shoulders slightly ahead of the bar
End
explosive triple extension to fully tall (ankles, knees, hips extended) with the bar caught in the front-rack across the shoulders, elbows high
Range of Motion
large dynamic excursion from mid-thigh hang through full hip/knee/ankle extension, then re-flexion to receive the bar in a front-rack partial squat

How to Perform

Explosive triple extension (ankle, knee, hip) pulling a barbell from hang position. Produces greatest rate of force development (17,254 N/s) compared to CMJ (3,836 N/s) and jump squat (3,517 N/s). Higher EMG in BF, gastroc, VL, and glute max. Requires technical proficiency in hang pulls and front squats.

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Equipment:barbell
Starting position: standing

Coaching Cues

  1. 1

    Triple extension — ankles, knees, hips finish tall

    (verbal)
  2. 2

    Jump the bar straight up the body

    (verbal)
  3. 3

    Catch the bar in the front-rack with elbows high

    (verbal)
  4. 4

    Bar rides an elevator close to the body to the shoulders

    (visual)

Evidence-Based Dosing & EMG Data

Recommended Dosing

3-5×2-5 reps at 70-90% 1RM, 2-3x/week. Heavier loads (≥70% 1RM) optimize peak power [Soriano 2015]

EMG Activation Data

RFD 17,254 N/s (vs CMJ 3,836 N/s). Peak power 3,566W, peak force 2,814N at 60% 1RM [Comfort 2011, MacKenzie 2014]

Muscles Involved (6)

Primary Movers

Quadriceps Femoris— Triple extension — knee extension
Gluteus Maximus— Explosive hip extension

Secondary Movers

Hamstrings (Group)— Hip extension assistance
Upper Trapezius— Bar acceleration and shrug

Stabilizers

Erector Spinae Group— Trunk rigidity during pull

Synergists & Assistors

GastrocnemiusSynergist— Ankle plantarflexion — triple extension

Easier Variations ↓

1

Hang High Pull

Pull to chest level without catching. Builds explosive pattern.

2

Kettlebell Clean

Single-arm clean with KB. Simpler catch mechanics.

Harder Variations ↑

1

Power Clean from Floor

Full pull from the floor. Requires more technical proficiency.

2

Hang Clean to Front Squat

Catch in a deep front squat position. Full Olympic lift pattern.

Target Movements (4)

Hip ExtensionHip Joint (Coxofemoral)
Knee ExtensionTibiofemoral Joint
Ankle PlantarflexionTalocrural Joint
Shoulder FlexionGlenohumeral Joint

Why This Exercise Matters

Everyday activities this exercise helps you do — essential means it directly trains the capacity the task needs:

Carrying and Lifting ObjectsRunning and Jogging

Goals This Helps With

Rehab, performance, prevention, and mobility goals this exercise supports — essential means it's a cornerstone:

Improve Vertical Jumpperformance⚠Improve Sprint AccelerationperformanceImprove Running SpeedperformanceImprove Posterior-Chain Strengthperformance

Research Notes

Primarily athletic performance, not rehabilitation. Requires squat 1.5x BW, deadlift 2x BW, and front squat proficiency as prerequisites.

Evidence Sources (2)