HOOKED!

Bottom line is that all sports need power. More power means more strength and the ability to achieve higher speeds faster. Olympic lifts help to develop this type of power. They teach you how create the explosive movements that are necessary to get under the bar.

While practicing olympic lifts, you should be using the hook grip. The hook grip is considered to be a more secure grip compared to a natural grip where the thumb remains outside the fingers. It allows you to relax your forearms and avoid pulling with your arms, and instead, develop that critical explosive movement. History has revealed to us that athletes who use this grip method can lift more weight compared to those who use a natural grip. But do remember, this grip can be a little painful when you start. It will dissipate with regular training. So start slowly, starting with light weights and gradually building up to heavier ones.


To achieve a hook grip, first grip the bar with the thumb, then the remaining fingers grips both the thumb and the barbell.


WOD "Uneven Grace"
30 unbalanced clean and jerks for time

How often in life do you have to lift things that are unbalanced? Life doesn't always come at you as a barbell or even strict weight. That is what makes it realistic and challenging. Find your center of gravity, figure out your pull, but maintain your form. Have fun! Post times and weights to comment.