Clean and Press

Description

The clean and press is actually two distinct movements - the clean and the press. To complete the clean phase: hold a barbell in squat position with an overhand grip. Using the legs, lift the bar with arms straight up to shoulder height. When the legs have driven the bar as high as possible, pull under the bar by shrugging (contracting) the trapezius muscles of the upper back ("traps") dropping into a deep squat position and spinning the hands around the bar so the elbows are extended in front. This is the midpoint of the exercise. To complete the press phase: raise the arms straight up - essentially completing the standard shoulder press movement.

At no point in the movement should there be any arching of the back.

Once the motion is completed, return the bar to the floor by reversing the motion: lowering the bar to the deltoids, then down to a deadlift position, and finally to the floor.

This is a difficult exercise and should not be preformed if you are unsure of proper form / technique.