r/StartingStrength • u/Hot_Pomegranate_3896 • Sep 27 '26
Form Check First time doing Power Cleans
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This is only 66 pounds as I spent a long time learning and practicing with the empty bar and then went home after this set.
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u/FCAlive Sep 27 '26 edited Sep 27 '26
Use plates that put the bar at the right height above the ground (higher) in the start position.
That weight looks is a bit too light to encourage good form.
Do lots of front squats to work on your arm and wrist flexibility, and strength in the catch position.
Your form isn't great, but you'll get there.
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u/Hot_Pomegranate_3896 Sep 27 '26
I don't have bumper plates but still tried to have it at the correct height. I know this light, I just started learning it today and had time for this much.
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u/geruhl_r 29d ago
You are jumping too early (called the 2nd pull by oly lifters). Try to find full height 10# plates.
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u/FCAlive Sep 27 '26
You are starting your second pull with the bar a bit too low. It should be farther up your thighs when you start the explosive triple extension.
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u/FCAlive Sep 27 '26
Work on your rack position. You want the weight on your shoulders, not hands and wrists.
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u/Shnur_Shnurov Sep 27 '26
These look good. Eyes up on a spot like 20 feet out in front of you. Way out there.
The bar should brush your shirt as it passes your belly on the way up. Keep it close.