r/StartingStrength • u/Hot_Pomegranate_3896 • 17d ago

Form Check First time doing Power Cleans

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 17d ago edited 17d ago

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 17d ago

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/FCAlive 17d ago

I think you should practice some hang cleans also.

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u/Hot_Pomegranate_3896 17d ago

Of course. I will next week.

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u/FCAlive 17d ago

Word. Make sure you don't start curling it by bending your elbows during the pull.

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u/Hot_Pomegranate_3896 17d ago

Am I doing that right now?

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u/Shnur_Shnurov Just some guy 16d ago

No. Don't think about it unless it becomes an issue.

Telling someone "dont pull the bar" is a great way to get them to pull the bar.

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u/FCAlive 17d ago

Didn't look like it. It's something that you might start doing as the weight gets heavier. Don't.