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#GetTechnical | Knees Out Part 2: Using It When Advantageous

Posted on December 5, 2017February 1, 2018 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical, Media, Olympic Weightlifting, Videos

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 […]

#GetTechnical | A Common Error Associated With “Knees Out”

Posted on November 28, 2017February 1, 2018 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical, Olympic Weightlifting

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 […]