FuBarbell

During the snatch and the clean, there’s a sequence of movement that needs to be respected. First, the legs take action. Then, the back comes in to play. And finally, the arms pull to continue the rhythm and flow. Move out of order and you fail to maximize the potential of your levers.

Beginners, however, have difficulty sensing the proper flow of this rhythm and often will try to initiate the lift with their backs, arms and finally their legs.

To help with this body awareness, a PVC pipe can help provide some feedback of what it feels like to drive through the floor with the legs. Push early with the back and the pipe will flip open. Lead with the hips and the opposite will occur. Even pressure on both ends will ensure good movement sequencing and help the athlete develop the body awareness to hold this line when it comes time to actually take the lift.

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