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Dumbbell Power Clean
- Primary muscle
- Full body
- Also works
- Hamstrings, Shoulders, Back
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Carry & conditioning
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a hinged, flat-back setup and the weights near the floor or thighs. Explosively extend your hips and shrug, then pull under to catch the dumbbells at your shoulders in a partial squat. Stand tall to finish each rep.
Video demo coming soon.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the full body: