Weightlifting

Troubleshooting Weightlifting Problems Pt. 2


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Struggling with soft elbows or elbow re-bend in your lockouts? Max Aita is here to show you why its happening and how to fix it.

Elbows contacting the knees during the catch of a clean can be very dangerous to a lifter, as well as being illegal. Here is how to fix this problem…

If your hips rise too fast compared to your shoulders in the Snatch and Clean you will struggle with a host of technique issues.

A very common issue seen amongst lifters is jumping forward during the Snatch or Clean. Learn why it happens and how to fix it here.

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