Overview A squat clean—often just called the ‘clean’ in Olympic circles—moves a barbell from the floor to the shoulders while diving under into a full front‑squat catch. This variation lets you lift the heaviest loads because you don’t need to pull the bar as high as in a power clean. Squat cleans demand leg drive, hip extension, and fast elbows, but also mobility: ankles, hips, and thoracic spine must cooperate to stabilise the front‑rack at depth. How to Perform Setup: Fee