How to fix the common issue of early arm bend in Olympic lifts, specifically cleans and snatches. Learn the two main reasons behind early arm bend and discover practical solutions to enhance your lifting technique, improve performance, and prevent injuries.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Fixing Early Arm Bend
0:14 - Common Issue: Early Arm Bend in Cleans and Snatches
0:26 - Why Early Arm Bend is a Problem
1:00 - Importance of Identifying Root Cause
1:12 - Reason 1: Improper Bar Path
1:55 - Correct Grip Placement for Snatch and Clean
2:13 - Reason 2: Lack of Tension in Shoulder Girdle
3:00 - Understanding Shoulder Girdle Engagement
4:10 - How to Create Tension in Setup
4:50 - Consistency in Setup
5:30 - Full-Body Tension in Olympic Lifts
6:02 - Practicing and Transferring Mechanics
7:00 - Benefits of Good Mechanics
7:45 - Improving Performance and Preventing Injury
8:25 - Additional Resources: Video Breakdown
9:02 - Conclusion and Call to Action
Links:
Video Breakdown of Proper Setup (Insert link to the referenced video breakdown)
https://youtu.be/2akmLRRXaIA
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Coach Berek
