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Stretching for Olympic Weightlifting - Mobility is power!

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Mobility = POWER! If your body isn"t capable of getting in the right angles and positions, it will obstruct the natural trajectory of the barbell, which is STRAIGHT UP! In this article we will go through a set of stretching exercises that will improve your weightlifting. This set of stretching excercises is a "Swiss Army Knife" that every lifter should always have with them. View the Complete Article Here

Starting Position Barbell Power Clean Lift

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The Starting Position of the Barbell Power Clean Lift.  Breaking down the different portions of the Barbell Power Clean helps athletes correct flawed patterns.  This article provides cues and drills to improve pulling from the floor. View the Complete Article Here

Barbell Power Clean Receiving Position

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This article discuss the finishing or receiving position for the barbell power clean.  More specifically, we"ll be address hand and foot placement on the barbell.  We will cover points of performance for the front rack.  The front squat will also be discussed in detail.  Proper performance of a barbell power clean in weightlifting requires mastery of the finishing position discussed infra. View the Complete Article Here