How do I get better at doing power cleans?

**Douglas** · 07-09-2005 05:26 PM

One workout that I can't seem to get any better in is power cleans. I can do 5 sets of 5 reps with 100lbs., while others can do at least 10 reps with well over 180 lbs. Is there anything I can do to get better at doing these (besides doing them)?

I am 6'3", weigh about 157lbs. after a meal, and I am pretty stiff. Perhaps my height, light weight, and my stiffness have a lot to do with it.

**B_Ambuehl** · 07-09-2005 09:41 PM

First of all, always keep the reps to 5 or less on the power clean. Preferably to 3 or less. You don't want failure to ocur due to technical breakdwon as these olympic lifts are "athletic events" themselves. As for getting stronger it's 1/2 technique and 1/2 just being strong. At 100 lbs I'd say you need to get stronger overall. Put 50 lbs on your squat, front squat and deadlift then watch your power clean come along for the ride.

**BritishLion** · 07-09-2005 10:38 PM

Get a weightlifting coach or experienced weightlifter to help with your technique.

**hitmanhatton** · 07-09-2005 11:00 PM

dd u bk from ur terroism training lol

**Douglas** · 07-12-2005 03:30 AM

Originally Posted by B_Ambuehl

First of all, always keep the reps to 5 or less on the power clean. Preferably to 3 or less.Â You don't want failure to ocur due to technical breakdwon as these olympic lifts are "athletic events" themselves.Â As for getting stronger it's 1/2 technique and 1/2 just being strong.Â At 100 lbs I'd say you need to get stronger overall.Â Put 50 lbs on your squat, front squat and deadlift then watch your power clean come along for the ride.Â

Someone suggested doing shoulder shrugs. They might help too, will they not?