Clean From Blocks

A variant of the clean exercise where the barbell is lifted from elevated blocks.

Instructions

• Position the barbell on the blocks, ensuring that it is level with your knees.
• Stand with your feet hip-width apart, toes slightly turned out, and grip the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
• Engage your core and set your back by retracting your shoulder blades.
• Initiate the lift by driving through your heels and extending your hips and knees explosively.
• As the bar reaches your hip, shrug your shoulders and pull yourself under the bar, catching it in a squat position.
• Stand up to complete the lift, keeping the bar overhead or resting it at your shoulders, depending on your variation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Rounding the back during the lift, which can lead to injury.
• Not fully extending the hips and knees, resulting in a lack of power.
• Catching the bar in a poor squat position, compromising stability.

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