power cleans? jerks?

[epzin]

can someone explain a proper power clean? i was told to start in a deadlift position, yank it up to your shoulders by turning your wrists, then pressing up like a shoulder press. is this the proper way? a better explaination would be appreciated, and the differece between this and jerks, and regular cleans. thanks.

 

[syko]

i think you are right about the powerclean techineque, but start with your knees bent (somewhat squatting)

 

[epzin]

thanks, thats how i usually start out. is it the same as a regular clean? or is this just to the shoulders, then back down? what are some of the benefits of this excersize?

 

[slobberknocker]

This is the sort of thing you need to have someone show you. Olympic lifts are real technical. See if you can find some videos online or something.

 

[syko]

hmmm.....take a look around on kazaa or limewire...see if you can find some PL clips or something

 

[slobberknocker]

just in point of fact, PL is powerlifting which has nothing to do with power cleans, clean and jerks, and snatches. those all belong in the category of olympic lifting.

 

[syko]

hmm....i guess i was thinking of the wrong aspect as i thought powercleans were part of a powerlifters training plan...along with bench, squats, deads....

 

[sifu]

http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/excercise.html

This page has links to all of the lifts you were looking for.

 

[epzin]

awesome help guys! thanks for the link!

 

[Injectyourspinach]

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/OlympicLifts/Clean.html

Here's another link with video clip explaining it, but even the accompanying explanation is not enough. You still need to personally work with someone who's experienced with the lift.