**The first half of the Clean and Jerk, raising a bar from the floor up to a resting position on the shoulders.** The **Power Clean** is a weightlifting exercise in the [[Olympic Weightlifting]] discipline. It is the first half of the pervasive [[Clean and Jerk]] technique. It involves raising an olympic barbell off the floor up to a point where it rests upon the shoulders. Like all Olympic lifts, it is a highly dynamic movement and requires great strength and coordination. **** # More ## Source ## Related - [[Clean and Jerk]] - # Source - [Power Clean and Jerk](https://exrx.net/WeightExercises/OlympicLifts/PowerCleanJerk)