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    I've been struggling with some elbow tendonitis in one elbow for a short while, stemming from squat form. Believe I have identified a few ways to solve the issue (queuing "elbows down" and not rounding my upper back). I can grind through a workout with only some minor sobbing, but I've found that cleans REALLY aggravate the elbow if I don't hit a rep just right. The part of the clean that hurts (like, really bad) when I don't hit it right is the rack position--the actual pull doesn't bother me.

    Wondering: while I'm coming out of this, might there be any value in taking this time to learn the jerk on days I'm not deadlifting? Never done them, but as I watch videos and read the books, it seems like they might not put my elbow in a compromised position.

    Relevant details on my are I'm a novice and my cleans today were 140 3x5. Can provide more info if helpful.

    Thanks for the feedback.

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    I’m confused as to the thought process of doing the jerk as an “elbow safe” lift. I say this because I, in fact, ruptured my ulnar collateral ligament doing a clean and jerk many years ago.

    The only way your thought process makes sense is if you are actually considering replacing the clean with a power snatch. In that case, yes, that’s a solid course of action and should work well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Will Morris View Post
    The only way your thought process makes sense is if you are actually considering replacing the clean with a power snatch. In that case, yes, that’s a solid course of action and should work well.
    Yes, I meant snatch. Realized as soon as I posted but couldn't edit due to mod protocols. Also, cueing, no queuing. Rough night apparently.

    Thanks for the reply. I'll give that a shot.

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