The first pull is all about placement with the goal being to...
The first pull is all about placement with the goal being to optimize efficiency in the second pull.
A common fault often observed in baby weightlifters is insufficient loading of the hamstrings and insufficient shifting of the weight back towards the base of the heels during the first pull off the floor.
Think of there being this imaginary wall that starts in front of your barbell and goes right up to the ceiling. As you initiate your first pull, imagine yourself punching your shoulders through this wall while driving your heels down into the platform. When the barbell is at the level of your knees, you should feel your hamstrings very on tension with your weight well back towards your heels and into the base of your support.
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