How to Power Clean with Mark Rippetoe | The Art of Manliness

[@AslanW]

Starting strength put over 30 pounds on my shitty scrawny little body in under a year, and I wasn't even eating as much as prescribed because I sucked at eating enough the first couple of months (used to be borderline anorexic) Mark Rippetoe is the king of no-bullshit teaching and no-bullshit training routines. On Starting Strength my squat went from 95 to 260, bench from 60 to 160, deadlift from 145 to 310, press from 45 to 105 and bent over row from 70 to 165, I didn't do powercleans because I had a really hard time learning them..

[@ballislife3412]

howaboutthatsuckah impresive man, congrats

[@AslanW]

ballislife 34 Thanks :)

[@astroboomboy]

howaboutthatsuckah Damn, that's impressive!

[@AslanW]

Astro Boomboy Thanks man :)

[@wertyytrew9147]

howaboutthatsuckah Most of those 30 pounds were water retention and fat

[@SwordofDamoclese1]

Don't agree with everything he says about power training, but this is by far the best power clean mechanics video I've seen imo

[@user-xh3lb1ov3t]

The man can deadlift some serious weight so I'm all ears

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Mark Rippetoe is absolutely my favorite instructor.

[@jordankroell]

Why?

[@suspiciouslystickysocks8850]

He explains well, thats why

[@Ragnellrok]

If Mark Rippetoe can teach Freddie Mercury to power clean, I gotta listen to him.

[@flippmogaming1]

😂😂😂🙈🙈👍

[@Endthenonsense]

Lmao

[@Pigman1969]

I thought that was Magnum P.I.?

[@Theexsquaddie.]

Burt Reynolds

[@brucedickinson12]

dont squat me now im having such a good time

[@raymondwilliams6065]

"We don't care if you got your vertical from 18 to 36. You didn't, but if you did, it doesn't matter". Brilliant

[@humppd123]

Raymond Williams

[@sokras1998]

The irony is that he said: We are looking for athletes with a 36 vertical.But we don't care if you increased yours from 18 to 36...u wot? :P

[@jakevachon8948]

Yeah that part didn't really make sense. Of course you're going to have a shitty vertical if you weight 350lbs, your true vertical should be considered the one that you do AFTER losing the weight not before.

[@Hanuman_]

SokrasDim it means that you will never be as good as the athlete that was born with a 35 inch vertical, they have far more potential than someone born with an 18 inch one. It's not important train a vertical it's just used as a marker of innate talent

[@scottrogers1493]

Grizzly Strength, you missed the point. He's saying your true vertical is at your best, athletic weight. If you measure your vertical before losing weight and again after, you just measured two different people.

[@jepriandbig]

"THE ARMS HAVE NOTHING WHAT SO EVER TO DO WITH THE CLEAN" he stared into my soul.

[@jordankroell]

That's completely false

[@ruburtoe1]

Jordan Kroell sure, but the point is that the primary movers are not from the arm muscles. The arm muscles in the clean are primarily involved in gripping and minimizing the bar path during the movement. Using the arms to pull the weight up reduces the overall muscle/energy-use efficiency as opposed to using the larger hip and shoulder muscles.

[@clintoniacuone2748]

Roberto Villafana don’t forget the legs in that equation hips don’t completely do it all otherwise you’ll end up sending the bar outwards more as opposed to up

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Couldn't be less true. This guy speaks a lot of hyperbole that just isn't accurate

[@steve00alt70]

@@daytonasayswhat9333 it makes sense, people have a bad habit of pulling the bar up with their arms that's what he means.

[@vrstovsek]

This guy is an excellent teacher!

[@홍정석-e1k]

really ?

[@ethiopiandancinggoatherder7894]

He’s the author of one of the most world renowned weightlifting books. Starting strength. So yeah he’s a good teacher.

[@justpeter9551]

12:26 Brett: "I'm funny" Mark: "No you're not." Brett: "ok."

[@adityamiriyala1101]

"Now it's heavier, what you gotta do? .... JUMP HARDER" Best response ever! Wish I had such trainer. 😊😊

[@Fields292]

Who are those 500 people that disliked this video? If this is hard for you to grasp I don’t know what to tell ya. The best coach in the business.

[@hammer7926]

Rippetoe is THE MAN! I have learned so much over the years reading his books and heading his advice on programming and training. I have never seen power cleans taught this way and this by far seems to make more sense to me than any other tutorial I have read or watched. Thanks!

[@JaminHGrilla]

Great teaching. Almost exactly as I was taught. I think Mark Rippetoe not only explained the steps very well but explained, mechanically, why it is so.

[@domestos17]

Gotta love Rip, he's been explaining this to newbies for years and gotten it down to a t. And that subtle bashing of crossfit made smile.

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Thanks for a really interesting series, Brett! Really appreciate you putting yourself out there in front of us viewers. Being willing to be criticized by both trainer and viewers says a lot about your character. Well done, sir!

[@imtaraful]

I just want it noted that the Freddie Mercury comment wasn't a criticism but an accolade! By the off chance ya didn't already know that😉

[@modernwarriors7288]

first started with Rippetoe's 3x5 routine workout when i was a 6 months rookie over a decade ago. It got me good gains and i gained 40 kgs in squats and deadlifts when doing it. He knows what he's talking about

[@tonylee6234]

Excellent coaching, I must admit sir, probably the best I've seen on You Tube. Your breakdown of every specific in the movement is precise, but your explanation of not just how ,but why is first class. From a lifters perspective- exceptional! Definitely a thinking lifters coach.

[@mcswagginz]

What a great fuckin teacher. No wasted words, every thing was a clean and clear point to progression.

[@tobilungaustronesian6448]

Mark Rippetoe passion in coaching is unquestionable.

[@jehkjshrfk]

Been trying to learm how to power clean for a few weeks now off and on but I can't get it right. This was the BEST tutorial I've come across. Can't wait to try it. Thanks alot.

[@SAUCER-b7h]

Rippetoe is awesome... he makes everything so clear and easy to understand while exciting the view to the progress that will follow.My wife just began, "Starting Strength" and is really excited!

[@AlexLococo]

20:12 Mark gives his opinion on crossfit.

[@thatoneguy8493]

Lmfao

[@johnames6430]

yeah these movements aren't meant to be done to failure, it's absolutely stupid

[@patrickstevenson9182]

"Killed, gutted, eviscerated.. skinned alive.. by the exercise"

[@AndomedaShift]

I caught on to this lol a bunch of hacks who have never perfected form are cleaning for high reps at high speed 🤣

[@aruunbose]

Power cleans are low rep exercise. You will be exhausted by the 5th rep no matter how much weight you put on that bar..

[@garretttringale436]

Mark rippetoe, pavel tsatsouline, mark wildman, dan john. All the strength training knowledge you need.

[@rellicbeats]

i like mark rippetoe, hes not a bullshiter

[@KDD8]

+TheBadGuy he's a human shiter

[@linkbill89]

+Hakasauars yep, he is all shit, but he has not had an enema yet...

[@shanardgreen513]

+TheBadGuy I upped my vertical jump from 24 inches to 30 inches in one summer during football training and I did NOT move down or up weight significantly. I went to 154 to156, if that. So yes, he is full of shit (in terms of his vertical jump opinion).

[@pongo713]

+Shanard Green you've also neglected the technique aspect...

[@shanardgreen513]

+Josh C What do you mean by the technique aspect? Do you mean jumping technique? Also I was talking about my body weight not the weight that I lifted on the barbell. Also I'm being completely honest about the vertical jump. My body weight did not break 160lbs until I quit football. I did up my vertical to 30.

[@tanjuhassan3836]

Clear, concise, experience & no waffle make Mark Riptoe a great teacher. Thankyou Mark...

[@ImaWreckU]

Using this doll, tell me where the barbell touches you.

[@Magician12345]

i get the feeling that he's just tired of explaining this shit

[@bistro4]

Magician12345 He always seems a little pissed off, doesn't he?

[@majungasaurusaaaa]

Magician12345 Sorta like my gym owner, he always comes off as grumpy and perhaps a little rude, but he's alright. It's just the exterior.

[@gonzo5648]

Magician12345 I think it has to do with he knows what is effective, what isn't, and that to waste your breathe and time on that which is not, is a disservice to everyone involved. He is obviously passionate about what he does and he clearly wants to help others to achieve.

[@misterhandlebarstache5821]

Magician12345 It's that Texan Gruff. Most people think you're pissed and grumpy when you're really just fine.

[@DanieleGiorgino]

Magician12345 He runs a gym that has regular seminars on how to lift properly. It's literally his job lol but yeah, I see where you're coming from.

[@stefanomorandi7150]

is this the best free powerclean tutorial on the internet? it might very well be! many thanks to Mark and Brett! keep up the good work with the training serie

[@geniusiknowit]

Stefano Morandi Check on here for videos from Team USA on the clean and jerk.

[@toddf.packer9394]

@@geniusiknowit he actually mentions that very video and why he doesn't recommend it lol

[@ah7027]

@@toddf.packer9394 ya and hes completely wrong on his reasoning why. Just because he skips that step doesn't mean its not right. He literally pulls with his arms the same way they teach. The only real difference is that USAW is exaggerating the arm pull at light weights. As it gets heavier it translates into a straighter pull with less arcing. This isnt a great video and has way to much unnecessary information as well as confusing and just straight misleading. Sure a few points are decent but its far from good. He also never even mentions the fact that the guy doing it needs to work on his front rack position. Thats one of the most important parts to a strong power clean without injuries. That guys going to end up with hurt wrists if he continues like that.

[@Mayankbhattacharya]

Under 10! EEF YEAH! I was awaiting this video since SOO LONG! Thank you Art of Manliness! Thank you so so much!

[@deletedchannel6123]

I'm 14 wanting to learn how to perfect my power clean form, and this video is GREAT!! Thank you so much!

[@nikkolomakaveli8295]

I think I've watched this video 7 times perfecting my form I wanna build real true raw strength so these Mark Rippetoe videos have been essential for me good looking out Mark, and AOM!!!

[@ThinkSimply]

2nd time around my self. this is the hardest lift for me to learn im having such a hard time with it lol!!

[@rinnahlarrauri7467]

I have been trying to learn how to powerclean for months. My coach has tried his best, but for some reason this guy made it make sense. I still have a lot of work to do, but I finally get it.

[@clarity2115]

this is actually a very terrible description :x

[@Jombo1]

10:30 I laughed. Good video, thanks for this.

[@pointless132]

+Jombo i can't believe he was able to catch it, lol

[@jetjames420]

+Jombo I'm still cracking up about that shit

[@jetjames420]

The best part is how surprised Bret looks after he catches it lmao

[@bench550]

Hilarious part of the video. I was wondering if anyone else laughed out loud.

[@charlesfreeman3897]

Jombo 14:24

[@onegaisti]

I've seen ALOT of videos on this but this one is by far the best video on how to do the power clean. Even though his form doesn't look perfect towards the end.

[@aruunbose]

He was exhausted, Power clean is a very demanding exercise and gets you out of breath in no time.. That's it's a low rep exercise..

[@ABeardedDad]

Can't believe it's free to watch these videos Brett. This is valuable information. Keep em comin. Love the intro score btw, very manly.

[@Asdfghjkl-w3j]

This man can teach things reality fast with great clarity.

[@Raftiano]

Art of Manliness 10:30 coolest thing i've ever seen in a weight room and/or on youtube ever!!! #clean

[@stanblackburn700]

Rip is a legend. Brett, you’re a beast.

[@lamarbrown5167]

I trained on my vertical jump for 7 months on and off. When I started my vertical was a 31 when I finished I had a 40 inch vertical at 5”11.

[@rickyj1250]

Nope

[@tensenpark]

I love it when Mark Rippetoe stares directly into the camera with great intensity when he talks

[@movahqiin]

Great teacher, he taught it exactly like my football coach did in high school.

[@brotendo]

If you can't train to be more explosive or increase your vertical leap beyond your genetic predisposition, what does the power clean do? Does it just increase your strength? Or does it increase your explosiveness by that "10-15%" that's possible? Great video. Mark Rippetoe is an excellent instructor and breaks down every movement so succinctly.

[@JustinWo]

You do it so that your power can keep pace with increasing strength. Really only useful for this type of movement though. wont really help for powerlifting.

[@brotendo]

Justin W It really seems to me like it would help with your vertical leap because of the movement involved, but Rippetoe says you really can't increase your vertical leap by much. It's so confusing!

[@arefkr]

I love the way this coach teaches the techniques. It's obvious that he has nonvenomous amount of experience.

[@TabularConferta]

Just gotta say thank you for making this. Mark know's his stuff and it's really good to have such a good video.

[@TheWowzz]

the key to cleaning heavy weights is definitely having a mustache

[@arenarechiga6975]

Sorenkhanizio uhjjiiiikl8iij I 977ikl ok p poo jokingly forgot fog

[@heat4yoass]

Did it grow above your eyes?

[@omarfayyad1]

lol

[@Endthenonsense]

Lmao...ikr

[@calvintrainer1212]

I'm screwed, I am as bald on the dome as below the nose

[@davidcarrubba3301]

Thank you thank you thank you for thoroughly explaining the use and position of contact with the bar. Great video. Have to respect such a humbling movement

[@adam1660]

dont let go of it

[@jakobthe32]

+Adam Jacobson that was an impressive catch tho!

[@sk_j3866]

@@jakobthe32 corona🤒🤒

[@boggycreekbeast]

Was waiting on this! Usually give good videos 5 stars...this one gets 7! Thanks!

[@jordankroell]

Why?

[@lastdays1299]

MR: For the rest of your life, the barbell touches you right there when you clean. Bret: That's a commitment Lol wtf 😂😂😂

[@hadaryahmorgan5711]

The arms have nothing whatsoever, nothing whatsoever to do with the clean. I love this man.

[@nathansegurakennedy8607]

Mark Rippetoe was a gladiator trainer in his past life 💪⚔🛡💪👊 What a Legend this guy is 🙌

[@aznbryanc]

So happy to see this video up! I remember requesting it forever ago in the comments of one of the other videos in the series and was wondering when you guys were gonna get the power clean down! This is a great refresher and summary of what Rippetoe goes over in his books for sure.

[@cer099]

Now I see why his name is respected the way it is. Excellent fuckin job of coaching right there.

[@ironhawse]

One of the best instructional videos i have seen yet. Thanks man, this video is very helpful.

[@Prog47]

My girlfriend chose me because of my ability to explode

[@vetlevelle840]

Prog47 my girlfriend chose me because of my ability to not explode...

[@adamrobertorr9019]

Chill Ahmed

[@menlo7256]

Prog47 my girl chose me because of my consistent choice not to explode... immediately

[@AngryOscillator]

My girl chose me because I can explode for reps

[@JamesPhillipsOfficial]

FUNNIEST GUY.

[@ddavidjeremy]

This is too good to be free. Thank you so much.

[@mantaspilipuitis6634]

I started with a 15 inch vertical and got to a 37 in 2 years. I can usually add an inch in two months and about 10 kg to the squat. What could it mean?

[@BrentKasmer]

Great tips. Thank you for sharing this informative video.

[@callusyourmind6706]

15:30 " A trigger, sticking out of your thigh. As soon as you make contact with it, you explode" Oh you dirty, dirty boiiii

[@kamarannorris5318]

Rippetoe's books are amazing. Such an education.

[@TiberiusStorm]

Don't let go of the bar! LoL 10:30

[@MStycki]

Shaine MacDonald cant believe he did that lol

[@rysletics214]

He is a great coach! Hella respect for him

[@EricT43]

13:12 I hurt myself because I involuntarily jumped when Rip said JUMP!

[@viktoriaandrejeff1731]

That is a hilarious comment!

[@SafSopNorLai]

one of the best videos on how to do cleans.

[@scott4398]

He let go of the bar. Too funny.

[@iheartantlers]

I really enjoyed this video. I love the delivery from Mark Rippetoe

[@kj22697]

he is such a fucking good coach

[@anonymous_end_user]

Mark is phenomenal at articulating the movements.

[@SueRosalie]

Really good explanation of the vertical jump - also a bit depressing

[@ah7027]

ya its not entirely true. you can do varous things to improve your vertical jump if you want too. Some people just dont know how to utilize leg drive efficiently or they are just very weak. There is actually technique to the vertical jump and a lot of people dont have it.

[@bishopm4401]

I'm glad these videos exist cause when I did this in high school I jumped right from the get-go out of the deadlift position

[@evers88]

what an amazing instructor!

[@TRUTHBYFACT-hd8rs]

Simply the BEST!

[@pclose11]

If you're going to learn it this way I would advise putting some light plates on each side because I dropped the bar on my foot today and broke a toe

[@sereysothe.a]

+pclose11 lol yea or preferably bumper plates

[@hakonaurlien2698]

the straight arm que helped my snatch A LOT today. snatching is much more consistent!

[@meissnerflux]

Great explanation. Clean is an exciting lift to perform, and it's benefits transfer directly to contact sports like football, rugby, wrestling, etc. Thanks for posting.

[@Nathanisfresh]

Meissnerflux I don't do any sports, but I still want to learn how to power clean just because I want to. Is it pointless for me to pursue learning this lift then?

[@meissnerflux]

Only you know the answer to that. But I don't see why not. It helps to be overall stronger in a somewhat functional way. If you ever need to defend yourself physically, youd be better off focusing on clean instead of something like bench press. Also, it is helpful to overall posture and physique I would imagine.

[@kyrie4451]

Meissnerflux a gun or a knift probably work better than power clean in self-defense.

[@meissnerflux]

Kyrie English missing the point

[@ninarodriguez7909]

Perfect demo, thank you!

[@Cliftyman]

When Mark stares at the camera I feel my soul start doing reps

[@johne3999]

20:10 some people can fully grip the bar in the rack position. but he can barely touch the bar with the tips of his fingers. I have that same problem. It makes jerking that weight up extra difficult. It's not a big deal unless you're into oly lifting.

[@RebarLad]

I like how he catches the bar a millisecond before rippetoe tells him to.

[@frankcaceres1621]

That man is not as dumb as he looks! He has enlightened us with a brilliant explanation! WOW!! That was outstanding!! Awesome video!

[@Francesco-cj3oi]

10:29 this is exactly why you teach a lift with an empty barbell. you never know how the trainee will interpret your words or anticipate a command and hurt himself or others or the equipment

[@frithstar]

His face at 10:32 he was so proud of himself to catch the bar 😂😂😂

[@AidenBloodaxe]

Brett, that first bar drop was hilarious!

[@tristandrew5903]

14:15 golden bit of advice I took from this. Changes the whole execution

[@chrisnicolaou3871]

man this video was so manly, by the end of it i grew a moustache on my face

[@codaassasin]

holy shit

[@Obsidian1392]

jesus!

[@CursedWheelieBin]

Is that your way of saying the video felt like it took a long time? Lol

[@chrisnicolaou3871]

no im just saying the video was like really macho and shit

[@CursedWheelieBin]

+Chris nicolaou Just don't show the video to your sister or mother. It'll make them pregnant

[@JonathanFairfield]

Great video Brett. In fact I've really enjoyed the whole series with Mark Rippetoe.

[@Jason-bg7jc]

Been waiting for this one. Finally!

[@oscarfernandez7386]

I wish I could meet him so he can coach me in person. I would benefit a lot from his knowledge

[@krombopulos_michael]

Good video, really works as a companion to the book. I still have a really hard time bending my wrists back far enough for the rack position though.

[@tiokronor]

Sounds more like a mobility issue in the arms, i.e. you can't get your elbows up high enough. In a proper rack position the wrists aren't bent any more than what you'd be able to without any load.

[@krombopulos_michael]

tiokronor Any tips on how to fix that? I only realised today from seeing the mirror afterwards that I'm slamming the bar against my shoulders when I get under it. I had big bruises on the front of each shoulder after the workout.

[@tiokronor]

You could always stretch. Try something like getting in the rack position with the bar still racked, and have someone gently apply pressure on your arms, forcing your elbows upwards. Or some variation on that, I'm sure that would help if that's your problem and I didn't misunderstand you.

[@turkeynojutsu]

Do you have the bar above the clavicle? I used to have wrist problems because I didn't have the bar high enough.

[@JOReview]

The best breakdown of the powerclean I have ever seen. Learned a few things myself in how I will coach this movement and its purposes in athletics.

[@tonylee6234]

In the UK this man would become a lifting guru. The Brian Clough of Lifting!

[@BigUpzBrah]

That's the best video on power clean i watched. Cheers boss

[@ah7027]

thats not a very good sign if thats the best one lol. I mean he has a few good points...but not great.

[@ancapistan]

if explosivity can't be trained, whats the purpose of keeping power on pace with strength?

[@MrEazyE357]

He's saying that people with no natural explosivity CAN'T keep power on pace with strength.

[@Princesspony252]

This series was really good. I keep hoping there are more videos coming out for it. Thank you!

[@charleswebster3279]

Holy shit this is the best power clean tutorial I've ever seen.

[@f.k.6151]

Great video, Sir. Thank you.

[@simons.collins925]

I cried laughing when he let go of the bar

[@TheBurningLion]

Love these Rippetoe videos

[@cinepilepodcast5881]

H-A-N-G HANNNNNNG, than's for clearing that up rip.

[@mikepalma5054]

Great stuff!! Gives you explanation from every step by step movements.

[@dantehessebartholomeu8867]

12:11 "Listen carefully: Everytime you clean, the bar must touch that place on your thigh. For the rest of your life, the barbell touches your right there when you clean."