The power clean involves pulling a barbell to the shoulders without dropping into a full squat. This variation requires the lifter to catch the weight with the thighs above a parallel line. It emphasizes explosive speed and a high pull rather than deep flexibility in the hips. An athlete used the power clean to build leg drive and upper body pulling strength. Catching the bar high forces the muscles to generate more upward momentum during the initial pull. This exercise is a fundamental drill for developing the fast movements needed for competitive weightlifting.
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