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Jerk grip
Hey coach, some times often when im completing the jerk phase of the c&j, my hands are wider at the end of the jerk than the rack position, so basically my hand are coming of the bar in the mid phase of the jerk and im receiving the bar with my hand
How to warm up for c&j max
Hey coach, I know that this question can be dependent on the lifter, but when warming up to a new max, what is a generic percentage that you would recommend successfully lifting before attempting a new max?
Adjusting hands between clean and jerk
Hi Mike- Thanks for all the useful information. Can you give some quick advice on getting my hands from the somewhat narrow rack position to a wider grip for the jerk? I've found I can use the momentum of standing up out of the squat to sort of "hop"
Workouts
Is about my workouts, i want to know if is healthy to workout in the morning after my overnite shift??? i work 11pm to 8am and head to the gym right after...
Weak jerk
I'm 16 and I'm 184cm.( I have a problem with the left arm due to an accident a few years ago and can not spread it never completely, but I feel no pain).Bodyweight is 85kg.My max are: Snatch 95,clean n jerk 115(in competition),clean 130,jerk(in train
Elbows Bending During 2nd Pull
Hey Coach B, I just started taking vids with front 3/4 view and I noticed that I'm bending my elbows on my power cleans. Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6Kp3l9g190 My elbows are straight until the bar crosses the knees, then
New to oly lifting
Coach, Im new to Oly lifting. Ive been doing oly lifting for about 4-5weeks.I was doing xfit about 3-4 times a week before i started oly lifting. Ive been doing both but primarily oly lifting with 1 or 2 days of xfit. I've been xfitting for about a
Arms during the Jerk
Coach, I typically use the split jerk when lifting, and my left foot goes forward. When I get to the heavier weights, my left arm shoots right up with the bar. My right arm, however, tends to stay bent and I end up pressing the bar up with that arm
Hand positon on jerk
When the bar is in the rack position before the jerk the tips of my fingers on the bar, but compared to other experienced lifters it seems that the bar is closer towards his or her palms. Where do you recommend the hands and fingers to be placed in t
Split jerk
Hey coach I have problems in my jerk because I tend to have a pelvic tilt, so the bar doesn't end up above my waist. So what could I do to fix this, or does it mean that I neeed to extend my jerk leg a bit more and do exercises to stretch the hamstri
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