Power Clean Technique Quiz

What is the key to a successful lift in the star position of the power clean?

• Leaning back

• Keeping your feet flat on the floor

• Bending your arms

• Lifting your heels

During which phase of the power clean should you explode upward to add momentum to the bar?

• Star position

• First pull

• Second pull

• Turnover

What should you do in the catch position of the power clean to stabilize your body?

• Lower your elbows

• Relax your core

• Tighten your core

• Push your pelvis forward

What is the recommended grip for holding the bar in the star position of the power clean?

• Hook grip

• Mixed grip

• Overhand grip

• Underhand grip

What should be the position of your lower back in the star position of the power clean?

• Twisted

• Curved

• Straight

• Bent

What should you do with your knees in the catch position of the power clean?

• Push them forward

• Keep them out

• Bend them inward

• Keep them straight

What is the purpose of keeping the bar close to your body in the turnover phase of the power clean?

• To reduce power

• To maximize control

• To slow down the bar

• To increase speed

What should you do with your hips and knees in the recovery phase of the power clean?

• Lift them

• Twist them

• Extend them

• Bend them

What is the recommended width for setting your feet in the star position of the power clean?

• Wide

• Shoulder width apart

• Hip width apart

• Narrow

What is the position of your arms in the star position of the power clean?

• Crossed

• Bent

• Straight

• Raised