How to apply the Six Absolutes of perfect technique to analyze the Clean and Jerk
Biomechanics Made Simple:
The Clean and Jerk How to apply the Six Absolutes of perfect technique to analyze the clean and jerk BFS has developed six training principles called “Absolutes” that are amazingly effective in teaching perfect technique, not only in the weightroom but also in any sport. Learn the Six BFS Absolutes and you can elevate your strength and sport coaching abilities dramatically. The following are the Six Absolutes of perfect technique: • Use an Athletic or Jump Stance • Be Tall • Spread the Chest (lock in the lower back) • Toes Aligned • Knees Aligned (knees over toes) • Eyes On Target The Six Absolutes – it’s biomechanics, made simple!
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BFS AA Closer Closer Look Look at at Clean Clean and and Jerk Jerk Technique Technique 2 Jump Stance, Toes Aligned, Knee Aligned, Spread the Chest Jump Stance, Spread the Chest, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target (above straight ahead)
Jump Stance, Spread the Chest, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target Jump Stance, Be Tall, Spread the Chest, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target Jump to Athletic Stance, Be Tall, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target Athletic Stance, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target Athletic Stance, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target Athletic Stance, Be Tall, Spread the Chest, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target Athletic Stance, Be Tall, Spread the Chest, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target Step to Athletic Stance, Be Tall, Spread the Chest, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target Jump Stance, Be Tall, Spread the Chest, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target Jump Stance to Split, Be Tall, Spread the Chest, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target (now straight ahead)
Jump Stance, Be Tall, Spread the Chest, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target Jump Stance, Be Tall, Spread the Chest, Toes Aligned, Knees Aligned, Eyes On Target The majority of weightlifters use the split style of jerking weights overhead. However, there is another method called the squat jerk in which the athlete simply drops into a full squat position after cleaning the weight. The squat jerk style is demonstrated by these two elite international lifters, Olympic champion Guozheng Zhang from China (left) and Armen Ghazaryan from Armenia (right).
From BFS Magazine — March/April 2005. Part of the BFS Magazine Archive (1980–2014).
