Vertical leap training discussions
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I'm starting a vertical jump program that requires the Power Clean as an exercise. I spoke to a trainer about it because I was new to this exercise. And he told me that the method was very crucial and that alot of amatures try this exercise without the proper technique which leads to nothing or even injuries. He also said it could take awhile to perfect it, but i don't really have that kind of time, my point is i was wondering if there are any other exercises or weight lifting that are the equavalent of a power clean, that I could replace in my program.
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you may as well try and learn it...i don't think it;s as technical as he made out as i picked it up pretty quickly but depends how experienced you are...tips to focus on include:
- keep back straight the whole time...if back rounds when lifting from the floor than only lift from mid shin or even knee ht depending where it does round
- raise by pushing heels "through" the floor
- bum should start down and back as though your trying to sit down on the toilet
- as you get to the middle of the lift?? thrust your hips and knees under tha bar as you rack it over your shoulders
- i would suggest warming up wuth the BB Clean and Press and doing working sets with DB's which will limit the wt you can use when going heavy which wil decrease injury risk
hope this helps and hopefully someone has more tips
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you were asking if there was any other close exercises you could do in its place. jumpsquats they are ballistic they would be a good start.
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