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Ground to Shoulder · 3.05 · 5 of 6

Hang Power Clean

Athlete moves object in one fluid motion from above ground to shoulders, never squatting below parallel.

Demonstration
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Rep Start
  • Hang position.
Rep End
  • Front-rack lockout.
Rep Requirement
  • Object is moved in one fluid motion from hang to front rack in the power position.
  • Avoid the bottom of squat.
  • Adhere to hang rule.
Cycle & Post Rep
  • Object can be returned to rep start in any controlled manner as long as it adheres to the hang rule.
Team Synchro
  • Rep end
Referenced by this standard

Associated Definitions

POSITION

HANG POSITION

Standing free.

  • Object off ground (not touching ground with any part of the object).
  • Object is supported by the hands, arms oriented downward from the shoulders.
  • Elbows extended.
  • Shoulders in front of the vertical plane, placing object slightly lower than a deadlift lockout.
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POSITION

FRONT RACK LOCKOUT

Standing tall position is achieved.

  • Object in contact with the athlete’s shoulder(s).
  • Elbow(s) clearly in front of the center of mass of the object.
  • Fist(s) below chin.
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BODY PART

FRONT RACK

Area including chest and shoulders

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RULE

HANG RULE

If an object is in contact with the ground, including before the initial rep, a deadlift lockout must be achieved before the rep can be initiated.

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