Weight Training
Hang Clean First-Pull Position Drill
Build a strong, patient first pull
9 min
5 sets of 3
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward build a strong, patient first pull.
Instructions
- 1Start the bar at the hip crease in a hang position.
- 2Push the hips back and let the bar slide down the thighs to just above the knee.
- 3Keep the back angle constant and the bar close as you lower.
- 4Pause in this loaded position before continuing into a full hang clean.
What to focus on
Back angle staying constant while the bar tracks close to the body.
Recommended reps
5 sets of 3
Common mistake
Bar drift away from the thighs during the first pull.