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Positions in weightlifting are centered around providing the athlete with maximum leverage which also allows the athlete to execute the movement with excellent flow. When looking at the receiving stance of the snatch, we want to see 3 things:

1. A squat width that allows for good depth. The deepest of squats.

2. This width should also accommodate an upright torso that carries a slight forward inclination.

3. Good knee to ankle alignment providing optimal stabilization mechanics.

Live in the now.

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Will Rawlings (@malrawlings) 365lbs/166kg clean. Will’s brother, Tim Rawlings, lifts with team MDUSA in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Strong family.

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Another weekend, another great community to visit! Thank you CrossFit 323 for hosting a seminar this weekend for FuBarbell. I’m really loving the LA vibe :)

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FuBarbell Saturday session. Clean and jerks all around!

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Wil Fleming, owner of Force Fitness in Bloomington, IN, came out to play with us this week at FuBarbell. Wil runs a very successful program working local high schools in developing their athletes on to play Division I athletics. Be sure to check him out if you’re in the area!

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#tbt Remembering the good old days of the parking lot. Seems like ages ago, but we’ve only been indoors since this past January!

Photo cred: @johnleopost

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I used to get asked a lot when I posted photos of athletes like Matt Chan and Christy Phillips lifting off a 1.5” mat, “What are they standing on and why are they standing on it?” Well, the short answer is they’re standing on a mat (I’d prefer the use of a wooden board but we haven’t gotten around to picking up any from the hardware store), and I use it to help athletes feel what staying back in the finish means.

I get asked a lot about what our club does for programming. My answer is always it depends on what block or cycle we’re on and what elements were trying to push. Snatch, clean&jerk, and squats are the staple throughout the week with accessory movements sprinkled in for flavor.

For my five day program, the heaviest days are on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday with Tuesday and Thursday being the lighter to medium level workouts.

For my four day program, the heaviest days are on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with the lighter to medium level workout on Wednesday.

Finishing the weekend with an Advanced Concepts Olympic-style weightlifting seminar at FitLab in Torrance, CA.

Keenan (@timesofla) killing it with a 10lbs clean&jerk PR at 285lbs and a 15lbs clean PR at 290lbs. Jaime (@jamiejoyce2) hitting a 5lbs PR clean&jerk at 210lbs and a 20lbs clean PR at 225lbs. Not a bad day at all!

Big thanks again to @danielsan for hosting this weekend’s events.

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