Movement Tip: The Power Clean And Push Jerk

The Olympic lifts and their variations are well known for increasing power, strength, and speed. This classic movement is traditionally an excellent test of overall strength. Performed at higher reps, it becomes an extraordinary metabolic challenge, as evidenced by max heart and respiratory rates. Every major muscle and joint in the body must work in a coordinated effort to make the lift successful.

Points Of Performance

• Set up position for a clean
• Hips and shoulders rise at the same rate
• Then hips extend rapidly
• Shoulders shrug, followed by a pull under with the arms
• Bar is received in a partial squat, then stand
• Torso dips straight down
• Hips and legs extend rapidly, then press under
• Receive the bar in a partial squat
• Complete when hips, knees, and arms reach extension