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Rerack
Hey coach B, I had a question. After you clean the bar up to the rack position I have seen lifters do a little push od a small dip to get there hands and elbows in the proper position for a jerk. What is this called and why do they do this under a he
Where should the bar hit?
I was told for years that when you drive your hips and explode that the bar should hit on your thighs right about where it would be if you were to just stand and hold the bar with each appropriate grip. This goes for both clean and snatch, obviously
Pushing or driving with jerks
Hello Coach! How it going? Hope things are well since I last talked to you! Quick question: My coach tells me I"m very inconsistent with my jerks. Sometimes I drive it off my shoudlers and other times, I use all arms. I really can't feel the diff
Elbow turnover
Hello Coach: Hope you enjoyed the CF reginals today. Quick question please: when I do my clean turnovers, my coach said "it's too circular."" Any tips to help rid me of these problem? Thanks again! Jack
Jerk recovery
Hi Coach, How do you recover from the split jerk? Thanks
Barbell distance
Hello Coach! How far does the barbell actually travels up? does it only go to your navel? Been having over pulling problems. Thanks always! Jack
New Clean and Jerk technique?
Hello Coach! I have come across this video on Chinese "new" C&J technique. starts with wide grip to catch on closer grip. do you have any input/feedback/comment on the pros and/or cons of this type of technique? http://youtu.be/Th-DIj1c7vs than
Keeping the bar closer
Hi coach B, greetings from Croatia, this is an older clean and jerk video, but I'm still having similar form problems, anyway here is my cnj video. I think my biggest issue is keeping the bar closer during the 3rd pull and pushing myself under the ba
Jerk Technique needs work
Hey coach, im an avid crossfitter and i also enjoy training the oly lifts often. My clean and jerk hasnt went up in months while all my other lifts have been. The jerk is holding me back. Currently I weigh 160lb and can snatch 215lb, cj 225, clean
Hip problem
Hello Coach - My coach kept on telling me on don't use my hips enough. He now has me clean/snatching from the high hang. Any other drills you recommend? Also, when I do the warm-up, should I concentrate on exploding and thrusting my hips on the dow a
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