Penn State Nittany Lions: Video Shows Football Player Completing 390-Pound Power Clean

Penn State's Saquon Barkley had five 100-yard rushing games in 2015. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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March 2, 2016Updated: March 3, 2016

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Penn State running back Saquon Barkley set a program record by completing a 390-pound power clean. The 215-pound back broke the previous record held by 285-pound lineman, Anthony Zettel.

Our own Saquon Barkley took the internet by storm yesterday after setting the program power clean record – 390 lbs.The previous record holder? DT Anthony Zettel.

Posted by Penn State Football on Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Watch the video of it posted on twitter:

#BeastMode the best RB in the country @saquonb21 show me anyone who can do this! 390 LB Clean no strap!#FreakShow pic.twitter.com/vvA0G8NIPg

— Josh Gattis (@Coach_Gattis) March 1, 2016

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is young and strong: https://t.co/O4GR6wjDIn

— Deadspin (@Deadspin) March 2, 2016

Barkley was a freshman for the Nittany Lions this past fall who ran for 1,076 yards and 7 TDs on 182 carries. The 5-foot-11 back from Copley, PA had five 100-yard games, including a season-high 195 in the 28–3 win over Rutgers.

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