Jan 2, 2020 | Strength Exercises, Weightlifting Movements – Clean & Jerk
Requiring speed, mobility and power, the Clean & Jerk combines a Squat Clean and a Split Jerk and uses just about every muscle in the body. Learn how to perform this powerful, complex movement with the team at Fitness Institute! Remember to seek the advice of your...
Jan 2, 2020 | Strength Exercises, Weightlifting Movements – Clean & Jerk
The best place to learn a Muscle Clean is from the Hang position, which is a position describing anywhere that is off the ground. Learn the different hang start positions as well as some training tips to perfect your Hang Muscle Cleans with the Team at Fitness...
Jan 2, 2020 | Gymnastics Movements – Pull Ups, Strength Exercises
Once you have mastered the Strict Pull-up – adding weight can assist in getting even stronger. Learn how to do this with the team at Fitness Institute. Learn more about the Strict Pull-up HERE. Remember to seek the advice of your fitness trainer, medical...
Jan 2, 2020 | Strength Exercises, Weightlifting Movements - Snatch
The hang squat snatch is the next progression after the hand power snatch. This movement requires flexibility in the hips and shoulders in order to reach the required positions. Start with the bar above your knees in the hang position with either a neutral head or...
Jan 2, 2020 | Strength Exercises, Weightlifting Movements - Snatch
The hang power snatch is a good test of explosive movement. We start in the hang position with the bar above our knees. It is best to use a hook grip here with thumb underneath index and middle finger. Feet are underneath hips to begin with, in the jumping stance with...
Jan 2, 2020 | Strength Exercises, Weightlifting Movements – Clean & Jerk
The hang squat clean is the next advanced progression from the hang power clean. Start with the bar above your knees in either the low hang (shown below), mid hang or high hang position. I have a neutral head below however you may choose to be looking straight ahead....
