Is he aiming too much toward his head with the elbows flexing first instead of the shoulders? My impression were either shoulders moved first or both moved simultaneously.Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe
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1. Your elbows in this video are flared out to the side excessively. This might bother them, probably medially.
2. The LTE cannot be trained for years like a major exercise. It is an assistance exercise, and should probably be used for only a couple of months at a time. If your elbows start hurting, lay off them for a couple of months and make another run at a PR.
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Is he aiming too much toward his head with the elbows flexing first instead of the shoulders? My impression were either shoulders moved first or both moved simultaneously.
TMPHBITEU
Neither elbows nor shoulders "flex" in this movement. unless you mean the eccentric phase.
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Yes, I meant the eccentric phase.
TMPHBITEU
Elbows flex first in the eccentric phase. His elbows are still out too far.
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Thank you for your input, Rip. It's much appreciated.
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Coach, are warm up sets for LTEs the same as the other main lifts?
5X empty bar
5X empty bar
5x lb %
3x lb %
2x lb %
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Can you do a video on the BB curl to help with my arm strength as i work toward chins?
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No, since it's an assistance exercise to be done after you're already warm from pressing or benching.
Maybe.
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I find your way of doing it far better.
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