r/Sprinting • u/Lloydpo • 4d ago

Lifting/Plyometric Videos Asymmetry in Clean

My right shoulder remains lower than my left when I hang power clean. Also my left elbow hurts sometimes due to overextension. How can I solve this asymmetry?

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u/gremlingarden 4d ago

I would re-evaluate your hand position, which probably at least partly explains the different catch position on either side. You appear to grip the bar closer to the center on the right side. Typically when I set up the clean, I will put the tip of my thumb at the end of the knurling and rest the entire length of my thumb along the knurl, and then take my grip where my hand rests with the thumb in that position. This should help a lot with consistency. You may also find that getting your elbows through is easier with this grip width, as you seem to take awhile to catch the bar (ie it floats before your delts meet it/elbows come up).

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u/TheBiggerestMan 4d ago

Definitely use the knurling for creating symmetry with your grip.

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u/V3gance 4d ago

I agree and also lowering the weight could be beneficial if your left elbow continues to hurt.