Author Topic: Video: Clean and Jerk PR (Read 2608 times)

Rowan Lean · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 20, 2007, 09:58 PM »

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Does this type of thing bring any negative changes into the lift?
Its a rule that can be broken. I have seen elite lifters do well with the head down. But, it doesn't help a lifter who has problems keeping a flat or arched back. It can cause problems.

i dont tend to have issues with rounding my back at all, but i will keep an eye out in training tonight thanks

John Way · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 21, 2007, 01:40 AM »

for a side view this lift is generally, OK, that is Good, however a front view or angled view would be more information, even side faults can be pick up or estimated from front and angled views!

Paul LaDuke · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 21, 2007, 07:13 AM »

Thanks for the responses. Rowan, I weigh about 88kgs and I turned 40 last week.

I don't believe I generally have a problem with a rounded posture so the head down shouldn't be an issue. I usually have the problem of the bar moving away from my body right at lift off if my head is too high. This is a problem in my snatch, maybe not in the clean, but I pretty much keep the same start posture in the clean and the snatch.

I think I was mentally imaging a little more than normal at the start of this PR. I remember staring at the floor a little more as I mentally focused on how I wanted the lift to go. I guess I need to add another point to the mental check list - head up. Thanks for the responses.

Chris Ⓐ LeRoux · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 21, 2007, 08:04 AM »

I don't advise looking up. It also can cause problems. I advise looking straight ahead, a few feet in front of you, just like a sprinter out of the blocks should do.

Jim Storch · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 23, 2007, 08:08 PM »

Paul,

I agree with Chris, look straight ahead.

Happy belated birthday!

Paul LaDuke · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 23, 2007, 08:13 PM »

Chris and Jim,

Thanks for the great advice. I hope to put it to work tomorrow (3/24) at the East Coast Classic. I will post results and video when I get the chance.

John Way · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 24, 2007, 04:54 AM »

I recommend that if you havent made changes to training, not to change your head position in a competition as a one off. Stick to what you are used to for now, and make modifications when back in training.

Chris Ⓐ LeRoux · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 24, 2007, 05:29 AM »

I agree with John. No changes the day of the meet,

Kick some butt!