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    Default Power clean form check (160 lb)...

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    I'm getting heavy enough on these now that I really want to make sure I'm doing these right. The video below was my last set (#5) of 160 lb, as I was hoping it'd probably show more weaknesses in my form than if I was fresh during earlier sets. I did notice that I was coming back on my heels MUCH more than I usually do, which I'm not sure why.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEHd2VMR3ak


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    Looks good to me.

    I would consider taking a narrower stance so that knees werent pushed inwards by your arms like that.

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    Just wanting to see what you guys think as well, but i thought he was taking a bit too long between each rep to call that a set of 3 but rather 3 singles. When i first posted up my terrible (and still are) powercleans it was pointed out that i was taking too long between each rep to be considered a set as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by confuzzl3don3 View Post
    Just wanting to see what you guys think as well, but i thought he was taking a bit too long between each rep to call that a set of 3 but rather 3 singles. When i first posted up my terrible (and still are) powercleans it was pointed out that i was taking too long between each rep to be considered a set as well.
    I dont think so personally, explosive movements work best as singles anyway. For them to be properly explosive and no truined by fatigue of the prior rep, a little time is often necessary. Doing them fast turns them into a sort of crossfit conditioning exercise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by confuzzl3don3 View Post
    Just wanting to see what you guys think as well, but i thought he was taking a bit too long between each rep to call that a set of 3 but rather 3 singles. When i first posted up my terrible (and still are) powercleans it was pointed out that i was taking too long between each rep to be considered a set as well.
    I agree here, it's borderline. I also think I'd like to see you set your lower back better.

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    Thanks for the comments guys. I too was wondering about the speed issue... I didn't feel like I was taking so long when I was doing it, but watching the video really made it seem like forever. I'm very paranoid about foot placement, so hopefully as I continue to get more experience I will speed that up. But either way, I'm going to concentrate on shortening the interval between reps while maintaining good form.

    Greg C - Thanks, I will examine that. What in particular should I be concentrating on as far as setting my lower back better?

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    Lay on the floor and play superman (it's in SS). Learn that sensation. That's the same thing you want when you set your back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dastardly View Post
    I dont think so personally, explosive movements work best as singles anyway. For them to be properly explosive and no truined by fatigue of the prior rep, a little time is often necessary. Doing them fast turns them into a sort of crossfit conditioning exercise.
    That all depends, new trainees have a habit of 'rowing' the bar more with more weight on the bar since they dont feel it come up as easily

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