Q: I want to start doing clean and press, but don’t know how to get started. I know the basic stance and what it looks like but can you break it down for me? A: Sure, it’s a great exercise to build strength, and a must in any powerlifting program. Keep in mind that breathing is crucial in this exercise. For optimum power, inhale before you begin the lift, then exhale after the second pull and through the shrug. Inhale during the downward movement. Here’s a good blow-by-blow description of a properly executed clean and press: Starting Position Assume shoulder width stance, feet flat on floor and knees inside arms. Grab the bar with a pronated, closed grip slightly wider than shoulders. Squat next to bar, heels on floor and fully extend arms. Position bar over balls of feet, close to shins. With ...

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