Part Seven in a Series
Bruno Pauletto, M.S., C.S.C.S. Strength and Conditioning Coach University of Tennessee IN THE RECOVERY In my last two articles, I discussed common errors in the Start and the Pull phases of the Power Clean. In this, my last article, common errors in the Recovery phase will be illustrated. I recommend that coaches experience these errors with a bar. This will greatly aid in your ability to quickly discern an error in your athlete's technique. Good luck to all.
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The athlete is stepping back instead of shifting the feet to the side. This makes the bar "come around" instead of straight up.
The athlete is not finishing the pull before getting under the bar. The bar is also too far forward for it to be racked properly. Continued on Page 45 EI.l.RORS IN THE POWER CLEAN: The Recovery Continued From Page 43 The weigh t is supported only on the heels. This is wrong. The feet should be flat on the ground.
The back is arched and the head is back. This is wrong. Body should be straight and the head up looking forward. 45 The athlete has spread his legs too wide to recover the bar plus his legs are straight. His feet should be closer together and the knees should be bent.
Everything in this picture is correct except the knees should be bent. Never rack the weight with straight legs. After the bar is racked, then the athlete should straighten his legs. Continued on Page 46 ERRORS IN THE POWER CLEAN: The Recovery Continued From Page 45 Besides having the elbows down, the bar is unevenly racked.
The elbows are pointing down. They should be up pointing forward. The shoulders should be supporting the bar not The athlete has jumped back to recover the bar. This is the wrists. 46 wrong. The body should not move backward.
From BFS Magazine — May/June 1987. Part of the BFS Magazine Archive (1980–2014).
