Hang Clean

Hang Clean

The Hang Clean is a intermediate barbell exercise that works the Quads. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesQuads
EquipmentBarbell
LevelIntermediate

How to do the Hang Clean

  1. Begin with a shoulder width, double overhand or hook grip, with the bar hanging at the mid thigh position.
  2. Your back should be straight and inclined slightly forward.Begin by aggressively extending through the hips, knees and ankles, driving the weight upward.
  3. As you do so, shrug your shoulders towards your ears.Immediately recover by driving through the heels, keeping the torso upright and elbows up.
  4. Continue until you have risen to a standing position.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.