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Exercises

Dumbbell Hang Power Clean and Jerks

Also known as Dumbbell Hang Clean and Jerks

What It Is

Two explosive lifts linked together, moving weight from your thighs to overhead. It teaches your whole body to make power fast.

How to Do It

Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your thighs. Push your hips back, then jump them forward and pull the dumbbells onto your shoulders. Dip your knees and drive up to punch them overhead. Lower to your shoulders, then thighs. One rep is the whole sequence.

Tips

Catch with soft knees and elbows pointing forward. Let the leg drive launch the weight so your arms just finish it.

Skill Level

Advanced. Heavy barbell lifts, Olympic-lift variations or all-out sprints. They take precise technique under load.

Type

Power. Builds explosive strength with fast, forceful movement.

Engagement

Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.

Primary Muscles

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