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What is the Best Grip Width for the Clean & Press/Jerk?

stef bradford, PhD, SSC and Josh Wells, SSC | August 11, 2025

Grip width must be balanced between the demands of the pull, the rack, and drive needed to complete the second part of the lift - press or jerk. In this video, Stef Bradford and Josh Wells discuss and then show the differences between the positions for each lift. 

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