Movement Demo - The Power Clean

[@JuBJuB124]

back when all the tutorial videos were short and sweet not a 10+ mins vlog

[@robertmckee6214]

the good ole days

[@slowlynow9]

Amen

[@Whazzupissed]

Or 30+ minutes... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJjKeGSDZ8x6m9U

[@colinmurphy2214]

@@Whazzupissed you will speak no Ill of Rippetoe, gem of the community.

[@coweeee]

every tutorial video now has to include the history of whatever the video is about, the creator's backstory and a 2 minute ad

[@m.d.sharpe8892]

Dude six years ago when I was first learning clean technique, I would watch this one video over and over, just to get a mental image of what I needed to do. If you ever see this comment, thank you lol

[@philthisin]

This was the most simple yet profound explanations of the Power Clean ever. Thanks! God bless

[@OfficerOfTheWatch1]

+Phil Strangolagalli indeed no talking no bs just a plain explanation

[@rastayou4329]

Yes. No jargon.

[@Adog110]

Thanks for a quick and easy tutorial, far too many videos out there that spend 10+ minutes on pointless filler before actually showing you the lift. Much appreciated 👍

[@LoquaciousApe]

Protip: Slow to 0.25 to get the full sequence.

[@lrjetav8r832]

Damn he sounds like Walter Junior from Breaking Bad at .25x speed

[@sollyxdoomyx7905]

I still doesnt understand a single shit on the demo xD time to check other vids that are make more sense .. i lost it when he said violently move the hips and yea dunno what tf i am doing ..

[@jaysaget1280]

@@lrjetav8r832 LMAO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aaronf9895]

He sounds dumb af at 0.25 lol

[@jamielc3437]

You stated something simple in didn't think of doing thanks! I forgot you can slow mo

[@kkdb22]

You can drop the weights with these types but not the iron. Rubber bumper plates are more durable

[@otrRae]

kkdb22 over time dropping the weight like that cause the ends of the bar to come apart.

[@np494609]

@@otrRae yeah but it's proper technique, Better the bar than your shoulder or spinal joints from trying the brain the weight down. This exercise is to bring the Bar to your shoulders and stand, there's no concentric portion

[@TheBohemianCactus]

Its hilarious seeing all these comments. For starters those look like Olympic bumper weights, which can be thrown around without any issue. Second, work out based on what your gym allows. Many have proper olympic setups (podiums, racks/bars and weights). I.E you can be a bit rougher. Others dont, which means you DON'T THROW the weights around. Its that easy.

[@Natee_1]

You do a really good Job, dude. I’ve never seen a Workout Video where the instructor describes the movement so well!👌👌

[@np494609]

Idk why but I love the sound of the Olympic plates shaking on the barbell

[@southpawje]

Dropping the bar is acceptable at real gyms. Nice sales pitch there at the end

[@blutausbeherit]

*depending on the weights available and the floor. Bumper plates sure, regular metal plates, no way Jose

[@Browndogdiesel]

Or those who drop weights drop weights just to be dramatic. Cmon mate nobody cares your deadlifting 60kgs, you don’t have to keep dropping the bar 🙄

[@ashhole2075]

​@@Browndogdiesel Proper form for a deadlift actually requires lifting from the floor each rep, doofus. For heavier weights this is going to make a noise even if you drop "gently" (and 60kg is quite heavy for beginners and most females).

[@Hotsauceonmy]

@@ashhole2075 is you can’t dampen the sound of the weight you’re lifting then you’re not in control

[@ashhole2075]

​@Wubsie Semantics. Drop/lower same thing. If you do the full range of motion for a deadlift with proper form you put it down (controlled, obviously) on the floor, and there's multiple factors as to how much noise that will make but it will make a sound that people nearby might notice lmao. It's completely ridiculous to be so self-conscious (like the guy I initially replied to apparently is) that you actually care what other people think while you're lifting.

[@darrylarevalo7639]

Dropping weights is actually a much safer way of letting the bar down as well. Think about it, you put so much effort into raising the bar, gently putting it down is EXTREMELY taxing and could even damage someone's back if their nervous system is fried. And Olympic lifts DEFINITELY fry your nervous system with each additional rep.

[@TheHypernaught]

If you are lifting that heavy get a fucking spotter. You will ruin the weights. If 100 people a day drop that bar it will be ruined in weeks. Way to go for making the price of membership go up. Gym owners DO NOT allow it unless they are fucking dumb and stupid or pussies. It is a golden rule to not drop the fucking weights. OMG you people make me sick

[@bigdeal4147]

+thehypernaught are you a keyboard warrior? you sound like a keyboard warrior.

[@darrylarevalo7639]

TheHypernaught lmao a spotter for a power clean? Have you seen how football players or any other sports team work out? They're constantly dropping bars after Olympic lifts. Barbells and certain types of plates are build to withstand that shit.

[@TheHypernaught]

Those teams must workout in gyms where the owner is not present then. A place where the manager has no vested interest in the equipment. No I haven't seen those type of teams workout. Only MMA/Thai boxers and body builders and they don't drop the weights, else they get a fucking slap.

[@bigdeal4147]

TheHypernaught you should be fucking slapped. you're so stupid you don't even know you're stupid.

[@jamesbremner5503]

Great video: concise, to the point and above all, short. Thank you!

[@jdjzr9343]

Right no bullshit,straightforward and stands his ground with the notice of Olympics on his outro❤

[@zyzor]

pulling with the arms straight is a good way for beginners or intermediates to learn how to pull themself under the bar. Bending the elbows too early in the pull is what keeps people from doing heavier weights.

[@Haarvishchevula-ew4jc]

2023 and I am still referring this video

[@toddmurphy8938]

Thank you! - so simple and clear for us non-pros...

[@TraumaER]

Lunk Alarm violation!

[@TraumaER]

***** Go there and do deadlifts until they call the cops. Film. Upload. Profit. lol

[@lvtemplar]

They have pizza nights. Pizza. Nights

[@2Ensta]

TraumaER With what? The max barbell they have is 60 pounds. You could do it on Smith Machine but they don't make as much noise and you can hurt yourself.

[@TraumaER]

AD Someone did deadlifts on the Smith Machine awhile back and posted a video on KZbin. He was kicked out and cussed out by the gym manager. Heavy lifting is illegal at Planet Fitness.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

TraumaER, I do them all the time at Planet Fitness...

[@TaMeGoHiontach]

good video, straight to the point, proper example of a correct power clean!

[@SauceFactory]

+TaMeGoHiontach Its not that great. I think my demonstration is better

[@dapindersingh1710]

+Coach Spanky tried a bit too hard to be funny, turned quite cringeworthy

[@TaMeGoHiontach]

+Coach Spanky might be funny if i would know you or sth but definetly didnt do it for me

[@MonsterhunterFTWWTF]

His feet should move out a bit more after extension. I also didn't hear the characteristic rattle of the bar when a good clean is done, which tells me the extension wasn't done correct /or the barbell is bad. His hips also shoot up too much early in the first pull, which probably the problem of why the barbell isn't rattling because he's mostly using his raw strength to muscle it up.

[@yukonsaras]

I could watch this guy do power cleans all day long. ;)

[@Ravage017]

yukonsaras that comeback took you over 2 months? weak.

[@evansjohnc]

Good short and sweet explanation. No talking for 5 minutes like most videos.

[@chloefarris1515]

Just started CrossFit. My biggest thing is I keep wanting to pull the bar up to me instead of letting it hang and letting the power from legs pull it up. It’s so technical and hard to master. But I’ll get it!

[@solomonstello]

Good job!

[@annalorraineyu-heppenstall4564]

Love your demos!! Just started crossfit in sf 3 weeks ago. I always watch this channel for tips. Awesome !!

[@dingleberry10]

are you still doing crossfit

[@danielmckee6471]

How injured did you get ?

[@somekindofdog1140]

Guys i think she died

[@justblaze1656]

I used this to get the technique right and it increased my max pretty exponentially

[@esposoman]

Short and straight to the point. Great video. Greetings from Spain.

[@darknights4653]

Thanks for uploading...very well demonstrated

[@dilz2012]

Need to do this because I don't have a squat rack and front squats allow you to drop the weight if you need to more safely.

[@justRoyza]

Simple, effective explanation. Cheers 👊🏼

[@xntrikk9189]

Play at 1/2 speed to hear the drunk & high version 👍🏾 you're welcome

[@StevenYAHU]

I hate how people do them like this all the time ! . You're not to muscle it up but explode it up and do a switch on the wrists.

[@tristonlemoine4917]

Whenever I do this I can never get comfortable whenever I’m trying to catch it after I explode. Also, my wrists hurt even on weight that’s not that heavy. What should I do

[@kevinmichael6499]

I still can't get the technique & execution right. even threw my back out so bad, I wound up on narcotics.(tried every medicine to AVOID them) swore it off after that.

[@izyfish8173]

Shortest tutorial ever. Love it

[@treyway2403]

I don't understand. Robert Oberst said to not deadlift, and mentioned hang clean/power clean. But power clean is basically starts like a deadlift? - or this is more on the amount of weight you're using ?

[@zatarawood3588]

Is this better for your back than a deadlift? It looks very similar in terms of the lift at the beginning.

[@DanielRamirez-gc7ic]

Good short and comprehensive Cmhs

[@TomSmall]

I have to do this before i squat, because i don't have a rack yet!

[@PermanentHigh]

Not sure if you got your rack yet but you can do like the old-school powerlifters and hold the bar in a vertical position, then tilt it onto your back.

[@TomSmall]

PermanentHigh Yeah i have now thank god!

[@BryonLape]

If your gym doesn't allow dropping like that, lower it. Rippetoe has a video answering this concern.

[@joebill5136]

Not bad. Although the initial pull isn't suppose to be a straight up deadlift. Although I like the fact that extending the hips was used instead of the "jump" technique. Jumping is definitely not what you want to do while power cleaning.

[@foobar1963]

I've read a book called starting strength by Mark Rippetoe that teaches you to jump during the power clean. Why do you recommend against it?

[@joebill5136]

It is just the common way to teach it to beginners because they don't understand hip extension. I love Mark's work, but when it comes to Olympic technique it isn't his forte. The big thing is actually focusing on jumping slows down your final "pull" to get under the bar and catch it, and any time wasted during the olympic lifts can easily be the difference between and miss and a make.

[@RGrant2504]

Pretty simple breakdown of a somewhat complex maneuver. He hit the basics though. Definitely recommend watching some other videos that really take the time to break down each individual movement of the lift. As for dropping the weight after lifting it, this is absolutely CORRECT. This is WEIGHTlifting, not POWERlifting. Powerlifting is what you will see everyone doing at an average gym when you go there. Bench press is an example of a power lift. Olympic lifts like this, along with the jerk and snatch are considered weightlifts. With theses lifts, form is absolutely critical (form is always important no matter what lift, have good form or don't lift) and dropping the weight (as long as they are bumper plates greater than 10lbs on a rubber floor) after the maneuver could be considered the last step of the exercise. --Exercise Physiology

[@sumsar01]

+Ryan Grant While i agree that these vids might not go into dept. I feel they are pretty nice for for people who know the form. I can for example never remember the names of the different lifts so it nice to be able to look them up. Also starting very light on weight and start with basic technique and then pile on the technique when the basic movements are learned. To avoid information overload.

[@TaMeGoHiontach]

+sumsar01 exactly, obviously you have to know how to deadlift, shrug and extend your hips before doing this

[@albertstylus2871]

Nice demo ,would you be so kind and film this power clean on the sagittal plane looking the hip, knee, ankle extension and the path of the bar travels.thanks

[@Kelly-nd7es]

um, as an American, if they're the proper plates (not metal) and on the proper flooring, dropping weights isn't a big deal if they're above a certain weight to prevent them from bouncing everywhere.

[@BigstickNick]

Ive never done this on purpose. I started doing it, because I would go from deadlifts, to rows, to shoulder presses, and in order to get the weight up. Found myself doing it. Probably not as pretty, but hey...

[@BigstickNick]

Did my first set...135lbs...not sure how clean it was, but it felt right.

[@jacobnewman1578]

Good, short, and informative. Thanks!

[@cultur3feed206]

Remember this old video

[@jamielc3437]

In the technical aspect im having trouble understanding the part where you swing it up and catch it on the top of your chest. I need some slow mo explanations

[@lizzerdlegz2732]

Shrug & Fast elbows to catch

[@alahatim]

what???? a technique video that's not 30 mins long with all kinds of extra commentary and filler? awesome!

[@b.u.dmusic9424]

I love your workout videos I really do. Do you have anything for handstand walks and handstand push-ups? Your Technique is flawless

[@moBacon]

How do people end up in a video about power cleans and not know about dropping weights? Commercial gyms in the US cater to the majority (who can't be trusted to treat weights correctly I guess) and either don't have weights made for dropping or have the floors made for dropping weights on. But you look so ignorant and foolish commenting on what was him dropping the weights in a well controlled manner/setting, especially when you're the one that's being held back by not having the knowledge and experience on how to drop weights, why people do it, and what you can get out of it for knowing about it, like bailing. Some videos will teach you how to do the movement without dropping the weight, probably for those that go to gyms that don't allow dropping of weights, but watch anyone that's serious about higher weight categories and show me who doesn't

[@noahmcdarby5417]

X.25 playback speed really helps for me in this video.

[@magdo321]

So I have a very cheap bar and the weights are filled with cement. So I can't drop the bar to the ground. How can I bring the bar back down to the starting position without having to drop the bar?

[@doms.6701]

Would it be safe to do a controlled lowering? I do not want to drop on my living room floor, figured it would be since I lift 60-75% max.

[@OneCrazedSniper1]

You could. It would just tire you and make you perform with less efficiency into the subsequent sets

[@andrewcainept]

Should you be aiming for triple extension?

[@1234s6]

What's it called when you don't use the lil bounce on the tighs? A power clean without touching/bouncing the bar on your thighs I mean.

[@josesaldivar915]

Are we hitting our hips or thighs?

[@lesterdelvalle3690]

Do I have to drop the weight to do this correctly?

[@AlexChoi420]

Great video. Thanks for not filling it up with bullshit!

[@dbrand5478]

Hey so I'm a football player and full time crossfiter so I do cleans all the time and just last Thursday I was power cleaning 185 which I have done multiple times before ( while wearing wrist wraps ) when I felt a pop. I then went to the doctor to find out that I had dislocated and broke my wrist. My coach has never seen this happen any ideas of how this could have happened? I've been working out for about 4 years and have always put form first. Let me know if you have an idea.

[@nobueno8659]

Yeah, sounds like a freak accident. I know a woman who broke her finger doing a box jump of all things. She's a highly skilled athlete with good form...just shwacked her hand against the box I guess. Never know...CF isn't a gentle activity. Sorry about your wrist. Hope it doesn't put you out for too long

[@graywolf9923]

not a freak accident. you're football coach probably didn't get you in a correct rack position. Shit like that will happen if you have your forearm directly position underneath the bar.

[@graywolf9923]

Chip chipperson any approach to barbell sports is dangerous with shit coaching. my 7 year old brother just did a perfect power clean yesterday... and I didn't start him out with a strength intensive cycle lol...

[@toolbox1668]

Looks to me like a case of overuse. IMHO, because the wrist is a group of small bones and is not reinforced by any other protective mechanism besides the ligaments, it can be fractured when the "right" amount of force is applied at the "right" angle. Like Silva's freak accident. Sorry to hear about it. Hope it is better

[@ltfudd]

Stress fx from overuse, perhaps.

[@AJ-on-youtube]

So it's a deadlift but then you reverse curl it onto your shoulders?

[@CharlotteMadeBoogie]

I’m a freshman powerclean 1 45 then a 10 on each side plus a 45lb bar good 155 I can go higher I just need more help turning my wrist any tips?

[@FordyHunt]

Cool videos and that gym looks awesome!

[@bill5742]

Can you do this with dumbbells?

[@scottricheyfitness]

Great video! Succinct and to the point. Thank you! : )

[@sbv5220]

Need help. Whenever i am doing heavy powercleans with my belt on, the bar sometimes snags onto my belt throwing off my focus through out the workout. I wear a valeo low profile 4 inch belt. Is it bad form?

[@jonallenaw2090]

Any tips on how to power clean more weight?

[@coachrollieworkouts]

Olympic lifts and it's hybrids are great for developing and enhancing power, but, make sure you use good technique. Any breakdown in technique can put a lot of pressure/stress on joints where you don't want that pressure/stress. I've seen people really injure themselves on these lifts. Just imagine a breakdown in your technique when holding 200 lbs + over your head.

[@Icedtea117]

I always thought that for power cleans you pull straight up for the 2nd pull but he is not quite pulling virticallg, he is kind of flicking the weight up. What is the difference?

[@bargenejourney]

THIS VIDEO REALY AMAZING I LIKE HOW SILENCE THE GYM

[@damianloder6080]

Thanks from a fellow KZbinr

[@danski6694]

If i dont violently throw the bar to the ground did I not even do a rep?

[@luthfi1169]

Is there any other way to reser from beginning than slam it on the floor, I don't like that banging noice 😄

[@douglasmarkwith]

This was a huge help, thank you! Wanted to make sure I was doing 'em right and it turns out I have been. Woohoo!

[@jonvia]

Repping the 614!!! Rogue baby!!!

[@uncannysin]

Very helpful for my revision

[@XanderLife]

To who all that reads this God has a plan for you. Stay positive and strong...🙏❤

[@CptSlow89]

My wrists hurt when Im in the upper position? Can I hold the bar different when Im up?

[@chris0714ful]

you gotta shoot the elbow through and rest the bar on your collarbone area, not your wrist, doing this will help

[@homefitnessgalore9398]

Good Technique!

[@estonkers]

Good technique other than holding your breath. I know this isn't much weight for you and maybe you were just breathing with your nose, but you should probably explain the importance of breathing in any lift... I used to almost pass out deadlifting big weights while holding my breath.

[@rickrosler]

Why does he drop the bar? Is it to heavy to put down controlled.

[@dr.toboggan695]

Yeah

[@alexcordero6672]

How many times should I let it bounce? (jeez, just set it down... lol)

[@happybeing777]

i dont understand how to add the hips.. i cant get it up when i try to use them for some reason

[@saravanaHasini]

That was clean.

[@bobblob4851]

should i try this as a beginner?

[@avocado6623]

not unless you have someone teaching you. And i don't mean a crappy personal trainer from commercial gyms.

[@oscarrr4254]

My elbows ain’t like that 😭 I land under and stomp it but my elbows just aren’t that flexible is that bad

[@brianbongbk]

I tend to hit the collar bone. Is there something I'm doing wrong?

[@ricardogarcia2972]

If it's hitting your collar bone, that means your grip is not strong enough. You should be gripping the bar strong enough that it won't violently bash your collar bone.

[@tamaninesauc]

but how to drop the weights higher ? overhead press ?

[@TheMrjackfoulkes]

What is it with cross fit and dropping weights? Genuine question

[@rickyruiz9908]

is your risk suppose to hurt ?

[@emd1178]

No, you catch it partially with the top of your chest. If you catch it all with your wrists it will hurt and eventually injure you.

[@amunra4256]

Great video, to the point. I don't mind longer videos, but so many are just filled with filler and pointless info. Cheers

[@Aji-dj8zm]

I can squat and deadlift 110kg. I tried power clean today, I can only do 40kg. Is that normal?

[@BrainsOverGains]

you are new to the movement so that's normal just increase the weight gradually and focus on form

[@Aji-dj8zm]

TheGamerGuy thx

[@alexanderohlsson2919]

+StrongSprinter when i deadlifted 100 kilos and squated 90 i powerclean'd 55 kilos

[@bruuh3130]

+StrongSprinter Hey I'm around there, how much do you bench? My max is 100

[@Jaffacakez13]

Lxfa Only 80kg lol

[@crimson6881]

Thanks will look toward blackjack bar

[@jm000001897]

Thanks for the simple explanation.

[@MrEvan1932]

I thought you were supposed to lift the bar above your head after you lift it to your chest to make it a full body workout? Maybe I was taught differently.

[@zainiqbal6305]

That's a clean and jerk whereas this is just a power clean ;)

[@buklau8791]

How come you're not jumping? Aren't your feet supposed to leave the ground?

[@avocado6623]

you're thinking about a clean. this is a power clean.

[@grapas100]

I've always subscribed to the theory if you have to drop the weight, it's too heavy for you. Control is the key grasshopper.

[@MrLenzi1]

+grapas100 bahahahaha

[@MrLenzi1]

+grapas100 /watch?v=xLN4OHxfbGQ

[@mkay__89]

what shoes is he wearing?

[@xandrewvondiue522]

Bless his brevity

[@mrfarenheit9159]

Did your right lower leg get caught in a wood chipper? It looks horrible.

[@LegendMathai]

Quick & efficient.

[@Opium_Eater]

It's not rogue/cross fit unless you slam the bar down taking a quarter out of the exercise

[@landonderbyshire6462]

You pretty much muscled it. You can go down further just as long as it’s not below parallel.