Drill the clean with a light pipe before the bar earns your respect.
HamstringsSecondary: GlutesBodyweight
How to do it
Hold a PVC pipe at hip level with a shoulder-width grip, feet hip-width.
Hinge to lower the pipe to just above your knees, keeping your back flat.
Snap your hips forward explosively and shrug, pulling the pipe up your body.
Drop under it and catch the pipe on your front shoulders with elbows high.
Stand tall, then reset to the hang position.
The one cue that matters
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Stay patient over the knees, then explode. The hip snap drives the whole pull.
Muscles worked
The PVC Hang Clean is a Hamstrings-first movement, with Glutes working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your hamstrings volume for the week.
FAQ
What muscles does the PVC Hang Clean work?
The PVC Hang Clean primarily works the Hamstrings with Glutes assisting.
What if I can't do many reps yet?
Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.
How many sets and reps of PVC Hang Clean?
For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.
