Originally Posted by
Hooper
TL;DR - Not a normal update - just me writing my thoughts so I don't forget.
Had 1-on-1 instruction on power cleans, which helped immensely. I got up to 125 (not 5 sets of 3, just singles) and still had far better form and execution than whatever the heck I had been doing. Lots to unpack, but the most important notes:
- I had been leaning back on the second pull, trying to make it more of a back extension exercise than a jump. The big correction was to stay forward and catch more in a front squat. This not only made the weight go up easier, it (in part) solved the problem of crunching my pelvic bone.
- Not consistent on the launch point on my thigh. This also contributed to bone crunching. This will take work.
- Stiff-legged catching, which is in part a function of the back overextension.
- Elbows not whipping forward fast enough.
- Catching (a bit) with my hands. Need to let the fingers 'guide' the bar to the shoulders rather than control the bar. (My wording.)
Can't wait to get back to them now, and see how much I retain. For once in a long time, the cleans were really fun. :-)