Is the clean and press recommended for intermediate-level weightlifters looking to increase strength and power?
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The clean and press is a power exercise that builds cardiovascular and muscular endurance, stamina, and strength. It focuses on strength and speed. (Soriano M. A., Suchomel T. J., & Comfort P. 2019) Individuals new to the clean and press should start light to learn the proper form. Once they master the technique, they should add weight until they reach the point where six to eight repetitions cause breathlessness. It is a great exercise to include in a circuit as part of a regular strength training program.
The clean and press work out several muscle groups.
Power training is important for athletes who need quick bursts in their sport, like sprinters or jumpers. (Sarabia J. M. et al., 2017) However, anyone at an intermediate lifting level can use power exercises to increase their heart rate to anaerobic levels, generating an increased calorie burn in their overall workout. Individuals must regularly pick up objects off the floor and place them in cabinets or shelves. The clean press can train the body to use the correct form.
Avoid the following errors to get the most from the exercise and prevent strain and injury.
The clean and press can be practiced differently to meet an individual’s fitness level, which will also determine how much weight to lift.
The exercise can be performed with dumbbells or a barbell.
For example, it can be used in a circuit-style workout:
It is recommended that individuals consult a doctor or physical therapist if they have issues with their ankles, knees, hips, wrists, shoulders, neck, or back, as the exercise involves multiple joints. It is not recommended during pregnancy.
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Soriano, M. A., Suchomel, T. J., & Comfort, P. (2019). Weightlifting Overhead Pressing Derivatives: A Review of the Literature. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.), 49(6), 867–885. doi.org/10.1007/s40279-019-01096-8
Calatayud, J., Colado, J. C., Martin, F., Casaña, J., Jakobsen, M. D., & Andersen, L. L. (2015). CORE MUSCLE ACTIVITY DURING THE CLEAN AND JERK LIFT WITH BARBELL VERSUS SANDBAGS AND WATER BAGS. International journal of sports physical therapy, 10(6), 803–810.
Sarabia, J. M., Moya-Ramón, M., Hernández-Davó, J. L., Fernandez-Fernandez, J., & Sabido, R. (2017). The effects of training with loads that maximise power output and individualised repetitions vs. traditional power training. PloS one, 12(10), e0186601. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0186601
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