The recovery of the split jerk can be a tricky process. It largely depends on the integrity of our dip and drive, but when we manage to execute the lift properly, only half the work is done! The recovery can make or break the split jerk. It’s important to focus […]
In this video analysis for one of our Remote Athletes, we dive into the mechanics of the dip and drive of the jerk! Just as in the Snatch and Clean, the lifter must maintain positions through the dip and drive to maintain mechanical advantage over the barbell as an external object. […]
When we see an error like an athlete jumping forward, this can very well be the RESULT of something happening downstream in the lift rather than it being isolated as the error itself. Here’s an excerpt from a video review to one of our Remote Athletes: When working from the #HangPosition, […]
The start position of the lift is largely based on the athletes proportions, comfort, and other factors. There are some technical milestones that we should strive for to set up “by the book” such as: Weight centered at MID-FOOT Hips slightly above knees Shoulders slightly ahead of, or above, the […]
Full video analysis and review comparing two lifts a week apart of one of our Remote Athletes. [Learn More about Remote Coaching…] Left Clip: After // Right Clip: Before The error occurring was an early pull caused by losing leg drive through the beginning of the extension. By losing pressure […]
The landing is crucial to the split jerk. As lifters, we need a solid foundation and base of support in order to get those heavy weights overhead. When working on footwork for the split jerk, make sure to: Set your feet in “jumping” or “pulling” stance Dip and drive from […]
Coupled with our post last week about a common error associated with this cue, here’s a situational case where it can be used to bring about positive action in a lift. Make sure to watch the video below! In the jerk, we need the body to travel in a straight […]
Here is a common error associated with this very popular cue. Make sure to watch the video below! We do not want knees collapsing inward during a lift, but forcefully driving the knees out during a pull can cause: ❌Supinated or “rolled” feet ❌Improper weight distribution ❌Reducing contact point with […]
Here is a footwork drill that came up this morning with a personal training client that provided them with a physical target for the landing. These can also be done with 10kg plates, but why not use these brand new @keeppulling“Technique Boards”!? This drill will teach the lifter to: ✅PUSH OFF […]
Here is one of our video responses to a remote athlete regarding elbow positioning during a clean pull. When pulling under the barbell, we want to use the largest and strongest muscles available which are the traps and shoulders. Pulling primarily from the arms uses weaker muscles, by comparison. Correct […]