Barbell clean and press
The barbell clean and press is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscle groups, primarily focusing on the quads, deltoids, and upper body. It involves lifting a barbell from the floor to the shoulders (clean) and then pressing it overhead (press).
At a glance
- Area
- Upper legs
- Main muscle
- Quads
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Advanced
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Use your legs to generate power during the clean.
- Ensure a full lockout at the top of the press.
- Maintain a neutral spine to avoid injury.
- Start with lighter weights to master the form.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- lower back pain
- poor flexibility
- lack of proper technique
Also known as
Slancio con bilanciere, clean and jerk, power clean and press, full-body barbell exercise