If performed right, this is a technically professional movement to the extent of being a wonderful blend of art and science. It is worth spending time perfecting the different components of this movement before focusing on the complete movement of the Clean.
Scaling:
Most athletes can attempt the hang power clean and push jerks as prescribed. Newer athletes should start light and treat the early larger sets as practice. More experienced athletes should try for the heaviest load they can at each set of reps.
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3 Rounds
21 Toes to Bar
15/12 Calorie Assault Bike or 12/10 Calorie Echo Bike
9 Clean and Jerks (135/95)
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Every 3:00 (8 sets)
45 Heavy Double Unders or 60 Double Unders
15/12 Calorie Assault Bike or 12/10 Calorie Echo Bike
3 Squat Cleans (225/155)
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Scaling:
The hang squat clean is a good opportunity to practice full hip and leg extension, and speed under the bar. Ideally, each set will be as heavy as possible for 3 reps, but newer athletes should start light and slowly add weight as they are comfortable.
Scaling:
Few athletes will need to scale this lifting day. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible, while newer athletes can use this workout as an opportunity to drill the movements. Both the clean and the jerk are technical lifts that should be practiced in the warm-up.