0:25 ' Dont lock elbows' I've seen quite a few coaches recommend internally rotating shoulders/arms to prevent arm bending but it does prevent the arms from relaxing... what is the proper cue for this?
IR will not at all prevent early arm bend... I've seen that recommendation and it doesn't make sense and doesn't work. That said, I do prefer the arms be slightly internally rotated in the first/second pull because it feeds more directly into better mechanics in the pull under. See this video directly about locking elbows - ua-cam.com/video/TJPYcThrjcA/v-deo.html
Hey, relatively new lifter here. What do you think about Mark Rippetoe strongly enforcing straight arms/elbows in a clean? I think it might be that he really wants the arms to begin rigidly straight at the start of the pull so that there isn't a recoil through them after you start moving. And maybe that goes hand in hand with letting them relax after you begin hip extensions. Thoughts please?
More info - at 0:42 here we can see the arms bending while pulling the bar from the ground. Is this okay? No criticism, I am a novice anyway. Just want to learn
Rippetoe is a guy who one day decided he was a WL expert and still doesn't understand how it all works. If you want to learn the Olympic lifts and become competent, learn from actual WL coaches. Doesn't have to be me, but if it's him, you're going to collect problems. The principle is that if the arms are bent prior to the final acceleration, they can potentially be forced to extend during that acceleration, meaning less of the force produced by the legs/hips is transmitted to the bar, meaning less speed and elevation. However, in real life it's more complicated and there are many reasons the arms may be bent early, some of which don't create or indicate a problem, while actively extending the arms CREATES problems, and perfectly straight arms, even if passive, may actually force changes to the lift that reduce effectiveness. See these videos - Need to fix bent arms? - ua-cam.com/video/SJjC1O5LcHw/v-deo.html Stiff arms in pull - ua-cam.com/video/TJPYcThrjcA/v-deo.html
Your vids & instructive narration are always powerfully insightful/helpful - thanks so much!
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Exceptional explanation as always!
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Can you do a vid on the second knee bend for the clean 2nd to 3rd pull? And, what movements to improve that 2nd knee bend!? 🙌🏼🕺🏻
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0:25 ' Dont lock elbows'
I've seen quite a few coaches recommend internally rotating shoulders/arms to prevent arm bending but it does prevent the arms from relaxing... what is the proper cue for this?
IR will not at all prevent early arm bend... I've seen that recommendation and it doesn't make sense and doesn't work. That said, I do prefer the arms be slightly internally rotated in the first/second pull because it feeds more directly into better mechanics in the pull under.
See this video directly about locking elbows - ua-cam.com/video/TJPYcThrjcA/v-deo.html
Would these principals help with a forward jump in the snatch? I tend to jump forward in the snatch, but back slightly or not at all in the clean
For the most part, yes. See these also:
ua-cam.com/video/npdlzx3dem4/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/k9XcAZujgKk/v-deo.html
@@CatalystAthletics thanks very much!
My most comfortable rack position is a narrow grip, resulting in a lower contact position.
Hi I have the problem where I keep the bar wayy too close and I end up hitting my chest in a heavy clean. Any ideas on what i should do?
You need to open hips a bit more, ie lean trunk back more, in finish position without shifting your balance back more.
my solution is keeping the hook grip during turnover but also your advice on slow first pull
Hey, relatively new lifter here. What do you think about Mark Rippetoe strongly enforcing straight arms/elbows in a clean? I think it might be that he really wants the arms to begin rigidly straight at the start of the pull so that there isn't a recoil through them after you start moving. And maybe that goes hand in hand with letting them relax after you begin hip extensions. Thoughts please?
More info - at 0:42 here we can see the arms bending while pulling the bar from the ground. Is this okay? No criticism, I am a novice anyway. Just want to learn
Rippetoe is a guy who one day decided he was a WL expert and still doesn't understand how it all works. If you want to learn the Olympic lifts and become competent, learn from actual WL coaches. Doesn't have to be me, but if it's him, you're going to collect problems.
The principle is that if the arms are bent prior to the final acceleration, they can potentially be forced to extend during that acceleration, meaning less of the force produced by the legs/hips is transmitted to the bar, meaning less speed and elevation.
However, in real life it's more complicated and there are many reasons the arms may be bent early, some of which don't create or indicate a problem, while actively extending the arms CREATES problems, and perfectly straight arms, even if passive, may actually force changes to the lift that reduce effectiveness.
See these videos -
Need to fix bent arms? - ua-cam.com/video/SJjC1O5LcHw/v-deo.html
Stiff arms in pull - ua-cam.com/video/TJPYcThrjcA/v-deo.html
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