HamstringsIntermediate

Smith Machine Hang Power Clean

Strength movement using Machine.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary HamstringsSupporting Glutes, Lower Back, Quadriceps, Shoulders, Traps

Movement instructions

1
Position the bar at knee height and load it to an appropriate weight.
2
Take a pronated grip on the bar outside of shoulder width and unhook the bar from the machine. Your arms should be fully extended with your head and chest up. Your elbows should be pointed out with your shoulders back and down. Your hips should be back, loading the tension into the hamstrings. This will be your starting position.
3
Initate the movement by forcefully extending the hips and knees, accelerating into the bar. Ensure that you keep your arms straight during this part of the motion.
4
Upon full extension, rebend the hips and knees to lower your receiving position.
5
Allow the arms to flex at this point, rotating the elbows around the bar to receive it on your shoulders.
6
Extend through the hips and knees to come to a standing position with the bar racked on your shoulders to complete the movement.

Technique guidance

Breathe continuously in a slow, regular rhythm while holding the position. Shorten or stop the hold if you cannot breathe normally.

Use a position and hold duration that still allow normal breathing and stable alignment.
End the hold if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or loss of control.
Adjust the seat, pads, and range stops to fit before adding resistance, and keep hands clear of moving parts.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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