Shoulders

Clean and Press

Starting position

  • Bar in front of the shins, feet hip-width.
  • Grip with a straight back.

Execution

  • Pull the bar up explosively and catch it on the shoulders.
  • Stabilize briefly, then press overhead.
  • Back to the floor under control.

Common mistakes

  • Pulling with a rounded back.
  • Bar drifting away from the body.
  • Going too heavy without technique.