Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Barbell Split Clean.
The barbell split clean is an Olympic weightlifting variation where you receive the bar in a split (lunge) stance rather than a squat. It is an excellent technique drill for developing timing, bar path, and the front rack position, and is sometimes used as a strength builder for athletes with limited squat mobility.
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The Barbell Split Clean is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.