Exercise technique is paramount for all modalities of fitness but especially when doing Olympic lifts such as the clean, clean jerk and snatch. These movements are a combination of strength, timing and power. Incorporating accessory exercises for each lift will lead to noticeable gains in strength, conditioning, performance & even body composition.

1. Regress to Progress: Accessory
Exercise for Olympic Cleans
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Exercise technique is paramount
for all modalities of fitness but
especially when doing Olympic
lifts such as the clean, clean jerk
and snatch. These movements
are a combination of strength,
timing and power.

2. Regress to Progress: Accessory
Exercise for Olympic Cleans
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1. Start with arms extended at shoulder height and palms facing in.
2. Barbell needs to be placed on the front deltoids
3. Do not allow your arms to fall below shoulder height and it’s
important to keep the elbows locked and palms facing in with
thumbs up.
4. Your feet will be slightly wider than your hips. After you balance
the barbell, inhale and begin to squat. It’s important to keep your
knees aligned with your feet. We call this tracking. Balance Barbell
Front Squat

3. Balance
Barbell Front
Squat
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Regress to Progress: Accessory
Exercise for Olympic Cleans

4. Normal Grip
Barbell Front
Squat
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Exercise for Olympic Cleans

5. Clean
Front
Squat
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Exercise for Olympic Cleans

6. Olympic lifting is very effective for
metabolic training, strength, and
conditioning. Regression of an exercise
may be the missing link in improving
your technique. So don’t be afraid to
regress to progress!
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Regress to Progress: Accessory
Exercise for Olympic Cleans

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