Looking for feedback on my power clean

[marlenec]

Hi Coach,

I've been working on my power clean recently and I am looking for some feedback. I've watched your Starting Strength videos on the power clean (and many more), and read your book.

This is me doing a set of three with 40 kg:

Shared album - Marlène Cornelis - Google Photos

As you can see, I struggle to rack the bar. Lifting the weight explosively off the floor is not the problem, nor is my shoulder mobility. My elbows are just to slow; I catch the bar in my hands first and then I lift my elbows. How do I rack the bar quickly?

Also I sometimes lose my balance at the top.

Thanks in advance,

Marlene

[Mark Rippetoe]

Read the method in the blue book. Did you touch your thighs on the way up?