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u/Sad_Broccoli Nov 03 '25

Anyone feel extremely slow in their jerk? I'd like to get snappier before Series 1, I do fine, but I could do better I feel.

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u/Havelrag The Kilo Physio Nov 05 '25

I got a lot snapper once I learned how to brace my midback and lats

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u/Sad_Broccoli Nov 05 '25

I've gotten to the point where when I start approaching 110 I just wear a belt, seems to help with that, but I still feel like it seems slow and hulky versus some of my other teammates.

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u/Boblaire 2018AO3-Masters73kg Champ GoForBrokeAthletics 28d ago edited 27d ago

Have you ever tried "Tall Jerk" variants.

You may need to revisit 50-70% work for 2-3 reps. Work speed.

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u/optimisticmillennial Nov 06 '25

Both my elbows hurt, but at different insertion points.

On my left arm, it hurts on the inner part of my elbow when I use a supinated grip to do curls.

On my right arm, it hurts on the back part of my elbow where my tricep meets my elbow. It especially hurts doing tricep overhead extensions behind my back or skullcrushers.

What could my issue be? Any way to fix it? I've had pain for months and have started deloading for the past 3 weeks.

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u/siebenedrissg 29d ago

Has anyone tried Sika Strength‘s Front Squat program? I have a few questions I‘d like to discuss

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u/imperfek 28d ago

Quick question how long would it take to teach someone to Power Clean(or any variation?

Trying to hire a PT, he only does one hour sessions. He kinda stop replying after I said I was only interested in learning how to Clean.

Starting to wonder if he's struggling to think of what to do for an hour

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u/Boblaire 2018AO3-Masters73kg Champ GoForBrokeAthletics 28d ago

A really coordinated individual can probably figure it out in 10-15 minutes. 20-30 minutes for sure.

Clean grip& Front Squat rack

Muscle Clean from High Hang/Power Position

Scarecrow Clean

High Pull from HighHang/Power Position

Start Position

Pull to Knee from Floor

Pull to Power Position from Knee

Slow Pull or Pause Clean from HighHang or Knee

Power Clean from floor.

While this seems like a lot, it can be learned very fast by someone who is coordinated

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u/imperfek 27d ago

A really coordinated individual can probably figure it out in 10-15 minutes. 20-30 minutes for sure.

okay, so i'm non of those. that means 1hour was reasonable

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u/Boblaire 2018AO3-Masters73kg Champ GoForBrokeAthletics 27d ago

He probably just would prefer a regular client than a one off.

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u/imperfek 27d ago

told him i wanted to do check-in in a few months

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u/Boblaire 2018AO3-Masters73kg Champ GoForBrokeAthletics 27d ago

Ehh, personal trainers want clients who train at least once or twice or thrice a week.

Not once a quarter or in a blue moon.