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How to Perform a Power Clean
Overview The power clean propels a barbell from floor to shoulders, catching it above parallel rather than diving into a full squat. This reduction in catch depth means you must accelerate the bar higher, training maximal rate‑of‑force development and crisp turnover speed. Field athletes, CrossFitters, and weightlifters alike lean on power cleans to convert raw strength into usable explosiveness—think faster sprint starts, bigger hits, and more aggressive barbell cycling. How

Toby Williamson
Feb 12 min read


How to Perform the Split Jerk
Overview The split jerk is the heaviest‑loading overhead lift in Olympic weightlifting. After a powerful leg drive, you split the feet front–back and drop the hips under the bar, securing it overhead with elbows locked before recovering to a stable stance. This movement converts maximal leg power into overhead stability, demanding precise timing, footwork, and mobility. CrossFit athletes leverage the split jerk for fast barbell cycling in workouts like ‘Grace,’ while weightli

Toby Williamson
Oct 29, 20253 min read
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