Axle Clean And Press 101 Video Tutorial

The axle clean and press is a compound exercise that targets the shoulders, traps, and triceps. It is a of the barbell clean and press, in which an axle bar is used instead of a barbell. The axle bar is a thicker and more challenging bar to lift, which makes the exercise more difficult, To perform the axle clean and press, start with the axle bar on the ground in front of you. With your feet shoulder-width apart, bend over and grab the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width. Keep your back flat and your core engaged, Hinge at your hips and knees and pull the bar up to your thighs, keeping your elbows close to your body. Then, explosively stand up and extend your arms overhead, pressing the bar up until your arms are straight. Lower the bar back to your thighs and repeat, The axle clean and press is a challenging exercise, but it is also very effective for building strength and muscle mass in the shoulders, traps, and triceps. It is a great addition to any upperbody workout.