Almost EVERY mistake in the clean is a result of a mistake in the pull. If you suspect this is the issue, then the Stage Clean might be perfect for you! The Stage Clean is designed to reinforce proper positions in the clean, and can be treated either as a warm up for more experienced lifters, or a main exercise for lifters new to the clean!

To perform, execute a clean as normal, with three pauses.

1. 1” off the ground: This position should have the shoulders above the hips, and the hips above the knees, with foot pressure directly in the midfoot.

2. 1” above the knee: This position should have the same angles above, but with the shins vertical. Hips still above the knees, and shoulders still above the hips, and most importantly foot pressure STILL mid-foot. It is common to be too far back on the heels here.

3. Hip/Power Position: This position has the bar in the hips, the torso completely vertical, and the knees still bent. Foot pressure remains in the midfoot here before violently exploding up to complete the clean.

Check out the video below for a demonstration!

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