The stance for the power clean should be _________________.

• feet underneath the armpits in the vertical jump position

• very wide, sumo style.

• extremely close with the feet together

• None of the above

The grip for the power clean requires which hand placement?

• Double under

• Double over and wrap the thumb

• Over Under

• None of the above

When in the starting position for the power clean the chest should be higher than the hips and the hips higher than the knee?

• True

• False

One thought or cue as you setup for the power clean is "drive through your toes".

• True

• False

Before the athlete starts the first pull, he or she should "set the core."

• True

• False

As the student begins the setup for the power clean the hands should be ________________________.

• in between the legs, sumo style

• extremely wide grip

• just outside the shins

• None of the above

When breaking down the power clean into phases, the athlete should think about pulling the bar to knee level and keeping the bar as close to the shins as possible during phase 1.

• True

• False

Which lift does phase 2 of the power clean simulate?

• Deadlift

• Squat

• Bench Press

• Bicep Curl

Three simple cues to perform the power clean are _____________________.

• push, drive, punch

• push, lift, punch

• lift, pull, punch

• all off the above.

What are the three joints that are included in "triple extension?"

• Ankles, hips, shoulders

• Hips, shoulders, head

• Ankles, hips, head

• Ankles, knees, hips