Kelley Starrett on starting on fixing the Overhead Position. Problem: poor starting position = poor finish position Solution: create torque first (torsion stability) and then mobilize. Examples:For squats first externally rotate the legs and then squat down.For jerks first externally rotate the arms in the front rack position and then jerk it.
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Triceps Mobility for Front Rack Position Mobility WOD
Kelley Starrett on improving the front rack position by working on the triceps and the tendon it attaches to. Simply roll back and forth on the triceps tendon and loosen up the tissue. Also Check out Mobility 101 for more mobility awesomeness.
Mike Burgener Coaching Points
Mike Burgenergoes through some Olympic weightlifting coaching points. don’t do a horizontal hip extension (no hip thrust), but a vertical jump breathe through the belly, not the chest, force the stomach out PNF stretching for the wrists and shoulders, for a better front rack position
Mobility for Weightlifters MWOD Case Study
Kelley Starrett shows how weightlifter Diane Fu goes through her mobility exercises. She demos her go to mobility exercises that focus on the thoracic spine, front rack position, hip, ankles and calves.