Holy shit, that's honestly the best, most informative video I have seen on the subject and it's one minute long! Well done, you should get into political journalism or something.
Very helpful video - thank you! I've also seen athletes use chalk to create a sense of foot placement when practicing the split jerk. Not sure if anyone has used this before while practicing the split, but I would think it can help in developing ones consistency. Thoughts?
Thanks Greg, I find it a bit difficult to ensure back heel is in the right angle (turn out a bit rather than turn in as I usually end up with), is there any good way or cue to improve this? I find intentionally turn my thigh in a bit seems to be working, but not sure whether it's the best way to do so, thanks!
@@CatalystAthletics I have tried for a long time to turn my heel out but with heavier jerks (>70 percent) my heel will always turn in. I think it's some kind of morphological thing because my toes are always turned out by 45 degrees or so when standing. Also I don't get unstable in with the heel turned in a bit. Is it essential to keep the heel turned out and should I work on fixing it or just leave it as it is not really limiting my jerk?
If you land with it vertical and the knee moves forward, could be that you're dipping and/or driving forward or simply not tight enough. If it lands like that initially, dip/drive forward, or not driving enough and short-stepping. See jerk videos here - bit.ly/3ldawEe
@@justingomez2042 Your stance is probably not correct. Double check against this video. Otherwise it's likely just an issue of not being tight enough through the trunk and hips and allowing one side to sag.
this is a fantastic method we can share with our athletes to help them find their stance. thanks, Greg!
I love these short little gold nuggets of info
Holy shit, that's honestly the best, most informative video I have seen on the subject and it's one minute long! Well done, you should get into political journalism or something.
About to start teaching someone clean and jerk technique and was unsure about getting them in the right foot positioning. Thank you sir!
Wow, this was very simple. Thanks, Greg!
Very good video as usual Greg👍keep it up
The turn and thumbs up 🤣. Is that....personality? Great technique, thank you.
Great cues!
Worked for me. Thanks
Very helpful video - thank you! I've also seen athletes use chalk to create a sense of foot placement when practicing the split jerk. Not sure if anyone has used this before while practicing the split, but I would think it can help in developing ones consistency. Thoughts?
Yes, you can mark any foot position to help practice if needed.
Thanks Greg, I find it a bit difficult to ensure back heel is in the right angle (turn out a bit rather than turn in as I usually end up with), is there any good way or cue to improve this? I find intentionally turn my thigh in a bit seems to be working, but not sure whether it's the best way to do so, thanks!
Try thinking of reaching the heel out at a diagonal angle as you split.
@@CatalystAthletics I have tried for a long time to turn my heel out but with heavier jerks (>70 percent) my heel will always turn in. I think it's some kind of morphological thing because my toes are always turned out by 45 degrees or so when standing. Also I don't get unstable in with the heel turned in a bit. Is it essential to keep the heel turned out and should I work on fixing it or just leave it as it is not really limiting my jerk?
@@HamzaAli-yw1qt If you're consistent in the position and it's always stable, no need to change it.
@@CatalystAthletics Thanks Greg, will try!
New to weightlifting, would there be muscle imbalance during the spit jerk?
Yes. See this - th-cam.com/video/arsG9-ljzPk/w-d-xo.html
If my lead leg knee is bending forward so my shin isn’t vertical am I probably putting too much weight on that foot?
If you land with it vertical and the knee moves forward, could be that you're dipping and/or driving forward or simply not tight enough. If it lands like that initially, dip/drive forward, or not driving enough and short-stepping. See jerk videos here - bit.ly/3ldawEe
@@CatalystAthletics ok thank you. Based on my videos I think I’m cutting the drive short and not getting my lead foot out far enough.
I split with my right leg forward. Is it okay for my left hip to be a little lower than my right while in the split position?
Hips should be level
@@CatalystAthletics what should I do to get them level?
@@justingomez2042 Your stance is probably not correct. Double check against this video. Otherwise it's likely just an issue of not being tight enough through the trunk and hips and allowing one side to sag.