Smith Hang Clean
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Smith Hang Clean is a dynamic exercise that combines strength and power, targeting the shoulders and upper body. It involves lifting a barbell from a hanging position to the shoulders, emphasizing explosive movement and muscle coordination. This exercise is beneficial for building power and muscular endurance.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding the barbell at thigh level with an overhand grip.
- Bend slightly at the knees and hips to assume a quarter squat position.
- Explode upward, pulling the barbell to the shoulders and rotating the elbows underneath.
- Catch the barbell on the shoulders in a slight squat, then stand upright.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Trapezius Upper Fibers
Secondary Biceps Brachii Quadriceps Trapezius Middle Fibers
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