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Barbell Hang Power Clean
Barbell · Isolation · Isolation
Quadriceps Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Isolation (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 10-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 90 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Stand holding the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulders.
- Lower the bar to just above your knees, keeping your back straight.
- Explosively extend hips, knees, and ankles, pulling the bar upwards.
- Shrug and pull the bar close, rotating wrists to catch it in a front rack.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Barbell Hang Power Clean. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Band Seated Leg Extension | Bands swap | Bands |
| Kettlebell Alternating Arm Thruster | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Assisted Sissy Squat | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
| Lever One Leg Extension | Machine swap | Machine |
| Seated Machine Leg Extension | Machine swap | Machine |
| Barbell Clean and Jerk | Same movement pattern | Barbell |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.