Beginners Guide to Clean & Jerk with Meg Squats | JTSstrength.com

[@heather6679]

Just now seeing this! There are several things I love about this video: 1) We get to see Olympic-level form and execution from Pope. 2) We get to see a complete novice working their way up to the full execution. 3) We get to see all of the tries and retries and more retries it takes to get the moves right. 4) We have a coach who is not there to stroke the ego, but just to get the novice to focus on perfect form and execution. 5) MEG.KEEPS.TRYING! She keeps taking all of the advice in stride, always with poise and positive self-talk. I could watch this video 100 more times and be way better off than I am when I watch 99% of the ego-stroking crap on lifting available online. Bravo ladies, and I enjoy Max's disciplined approach to coaching. I love seeing form videos with women in them - please keep posting content like this - it helps so many people!

[@rd_eli]

You were on point with everything. I was watching this vid with much joy and your comment summarized it perfectly. But to point 5, that is it what made the vid. Ofcourse you need someone who knows what they're saying but someone who keeps trying is the most important part. Much love❤

[@MattDamon-tl3qw]

The novice was doing it well enough every time. The coach was annoying

[@jlong613]

That is not a complete novice... She is just not as good as the other one

[@munson791]

Her coachability and attitude are absolutely outstanding. What a great, great attitude and approach to learning anything.

[@MattDamon-tl3qw]

But his attitude sucks.

[@christiedevine3816]

I truly appreciate seeing some strong AF women in these training videos, because usually I’m seeing men. I’m showing these videos to my daughter, and she loves seeing you both as well. It’s great seeing a beginner and a pro in the same video! Thank you to all!

[@mlis9591]

Yes! So do I!

[@domzalm1]

@Jiu Jitsu Dweeb some may prefer soft delicate feminine body and some prefer firm and juicy one. Nothing wrong with either...

[@domzalm1]

@Jiu Jitsu Dweeb well you never grabbed a butt like theirs then....

[@tanveerkhan743]

honey look up crossfit women ; Tia Toomey

[@robertcunningham1695]

Just be aware a lot of these chicks are on gear. Squats is natty but Pope is juicing here. I know your comment is several years old but SARMS and other PEDs are rampant within the fitness community, if you see a woman sporting a physique that would make men jealous, especially across the shoulders, the odds of her being natural are close to zero. If your daughter never gets big and muscly like that it's not because she isn't good enough, it's because these fake natties are giving people a bad idea of what is naturally achievable.

[@MrPrizziceless]

it so frustrating learning the complex lifts for the first time. I'm glad everybody concerned showed patience.

[@HanifCarroll]

I dig her affirmations to herself. "I can do this!" Seems like a very positive individual.

[@dipbar1824]

love your sense of perception

[@edt8489]

That's what her channel is mainly about Strong Strong & Positive

[@harinmathers45]

This is not set all for negative individuals

[@TuringMachine001]

Those affirmations wouldn't work for me, because I know that the truth is that I don't know if I can do it until I try.

[@rajaaekant]

Yes honestly. That was fantastic. The greatest thing I took from this video was even a professional like Meg needs practice to master the technique. I'm gonna go at gym today and practice this. Wish me luck

[@yardenyona2379]

i like that max doesn't care about being the most polite person out there and just corrects whenever she needs correcting. road to execellency.

[@woody40000]

But also as a good coach he doesn't go on about what she did wrong, but what she needs to do on the next effort to improve.

[@edt8489]

Chad is the big hearty presence on this channel But Max is an even bigger deal in terms of coaching Most down to earth coach out there

[@taniyafoster2866]

I wish my coach was like that

[@HairGlitter]

Assertiveness

[@pakalakshmi3854]

Puper tennec

[@sarahmacred]

I just really appreciate watching someone get coached like this, and appreciate Meg's persistence and talking through it. Great video for medium beginners like me. Thanks for this!

[@leonwoods2823]

Great coaching session! In my 4th month in Crossfit. I followed the whole session with my PVC pipe. According to WODIFY we're doing this in the morning in our Metcon. Because of you guys I feel won'f feel as awkward and lost as i normally do. A big THANKS to all 3 of you! ;-)

[@pickleambush]

I love meg's energy! I would love to see more of her on jts more 😍

[@katatonic726]

Pope was better 😅

[@harlanhardway5955]

Great video. It's hard to find instructional videos where the person being taught is strong and coordinated but hasn't actually done the movement before. I have been having a lot of similar problems getting my timing down, etc. and seeing Meg work through that stuff was super helpful.

[@robcontreras1873]

I learned so much by watching her work through the process of learning. Being a beginner is so much fun with the right type of coach. He was patient and helped her minimize mistakes little by little.

[@johnmoore3569]

Great no nonsense coaching, just shows what you can learn in a short space of time and more importantly how to the technique prevents injury as you progress through the weight.

[@R2FTWoodstock]

As someone new to weightlifting, this video has been helpful. I'm 55, and the last thing I need is to learn something the wrong way...recovery process from injury is too darn slow...so, the details in this video are a huge help! Thanks!!!

[@JuggernautTrainingSystems]

Glad you liked it. Make sure to check out this video for Masters Lifters (Over 35 years old) too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWW9m2aimtJmnLM

[@kreed1004]

I stayed up until nearly one AM in my living room practicing this in front of my laptop. Metcon shoes and boxer shorts, trying to get that hip pop right.

[@vibhorahluwalia5576]

I am sure by now you must be perfect at this :)

[@KevinRoberts86]

its all in the hip flexors, core and lower back support

[@chalinosanchez9]

Weightlifting tryouts for me I’m a slow learner and today reminded me 😭☠️

[@Charlie_Toben]

This is good to see for the upcoming Olympics. Now I know what to look for when the athletes are performing this exercise in competition.

[@justinkritzer3617]

I've really been struggling with the technique for this exercise, and there just isn't enough time with the trainer to cover all of the intricacies to a novice like me. This video is extremely helpful, thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheHumanBodyTalk]

💯💯💯

[@silviaciobanu5398]

So happy to have found this video with Meg! Super inspired, will watch this again and again until I nail it! Thanks for the great video!!!

[@rajaaekant]

Amazing. He made her do that clean more than 20 times. Amazing coach. Meg kudos to you such a positive attitude. Its gonna be very helpful to people who are going to try this and make the same mistakes. This video shows that even a professional like Meg needs practice and confidence to master this. Keep grinding guys

[@UntakenNick]

I can't focus on the video because of those damn loose plates..

[@russellknight1654]

1 year later and that’s all I can focus on as well

[@andytheindividual3862]

Yeah the women I mean plates thatttttts why I cant focus the plates!

[@closegripbenchpress489]

@Daveed da sick body shaming doesnt exist bro

[@katatonic726]

@@closegripbenchpress489 it was a joke bro

[@katatonic726]

@Daveed da sick DUDEEE fucking hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@slashnagy6]

Finally!! You guys helped me out so much with the snatch equivalent of this video. Both were extremely helpful and helped me notice a lot of minute details that I didn't realize were so important. Thank you!

[@McMeatBag]

I like how Max has these simple and easy to understand drills that teach you so much. I've been doing it wrong all along

[@CrossBeforeCrown]

This was SO incredibly helpful!! The breakdown, repetitiveness, and correction are exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for these videos!

[@amberhanson5647]

Love this video. Prolly the best beginner video for the clean I have seen by far and of course has amazing women in the video!!

[@Doinurmom97]

The snatch video with Meg helped me a lot on keeping the bar closer, I'm so happy you posted this one! Thanks JTS!

[@Winteryears]

I've watched two of these so far and I'm really impressed with the coaching. I'll be coming back again and again.

[@danpolta8759]

Yes! finally! I've been waiting for this ever since the snatch video. That one has helped me so much with hitting the positions. Thanks, guys!

[@xtreme6363]

Thanks a lot for this video. It seems that there aren't many detailed guides about this on youtube. This video really helps a lot and clears some easy mistakes that you can do as a beginner.

[@robashton5254]

Its brilliant seeing proper technique from a world class lifter. We can all see where we need to go to improve.

[@rd_eli]

The woman is a great learner for the vid. Not just because she is a great listener to constructive criticism but because she is already fit. She can handle the weight, this vid is pure about technique. I couldnt do alot just because of mobility so i know where to start but for someone to have the strenght, mobility and "fit level" still strugle with this is the perfect example. And dont get me started with the other girl. She perfectly describes what is possible with way better form while being the same "ish" weight and hight (and gender most important). Much love and im definitely subscribed

[@EllisThings]

"If you can do it perfectly, do that." - Montana Miracle Man, 2017.

[@katherinedoelger1685]

Meg I really appreciate hearing you say often in this tutorial, “I can do it!” I’m new to this sport and the explosive timing of the contract with the clean is intimidating. You helped to reflect on my own chatter during this process. I going in tomorrow and hope to change of the chatter to a more positive tone! Thanks to all three of you for such a helpful tutorial.

[@amymatthews5387]

I found this so helpful learning at the same time as a beginner, as I was making all the same mistakes. Great video and tweaking points

[@ytano5782]

This woman is extremely good for a beginner 😉

[@jennykehr5338]

Love it! I am a beginner/intermediate weight trainer but I am very interested in CrossFit lifting techniques and these videos with Meg have been SUPER helpful in form correction/training! Keep em coming please!

[@ksnider2967]

This is a move I've really struggled with. Great video!! Thanks!!

[@Yusuf1187]

This video is so useful. What's great about it is that you can just follow along yourself, sort of like getting a free lesson (minus someone there to critique your form obviously). Somehow it just feels easier to get the cues into my head than a short video on form cues.

[@Brndndutton]

So Much Awesomeness!!! Great Progressions Throughout The Video And Top Notch Coaching.

[@jackee2.0]

Just getting into weight lifting... this video was very helpful! Thank you!!!!

[@iwantlee9510]

The thing that made the biggest difference to me was realizing that I shouldnt pull it off the floor like a deadlift. The bar should be further away from you that it would during a deadlift. That way it's much easier to bounce it off of your legs.

[@randymain298]

Bravo and thank you. I'm self coaching and have been troubled in the second pull. Your vids have helped me discern a duo of problems...not keeping bar close and throwing my hips, ever so subtle, forward. Thanks again!

[@rakeshsharmahere]

When she says I can do this, my heart melts.

[@tobir693]

"It's gonna cut off your circulations you're.... If you're into that sort of thing then go a... go for it." bruh...

[@denzelwilksch424]

Tobi 💀 💀

[@katatonic726]

Hilarity ensues

[@koopsjunta]

Meg is adorable and Max is a great teacher. Nice work by Kristin, too. Great video! 💪

[@Jimmy-qg2ix]

I love seeing Meg across my multiple subscriptions. The more Meg the better .

[@FlowState194]

lol wtf

[@nickschabacker5380]

so youre just assuming then?

[@kreed1004]

WTH? haha

[@cocvhecv]

Ferrum 26 ❤ Meg

[@dennisrobinson8008]

I watched this all the way thru. I appreciate the queues.

[@maddieempey2173]

I’ve gotten tired of just body building and have wanted to move into more CrossFit style workouts. These videos have helped SO MUCH.

[@muhammadismael7677]

thank you guys and you're awesome . I can watch you all day long and never have a sense of boredom ☺️.

[@yr8161]

Amzing! I was lifter In college ... forgot all now days inspired after seeing this and back to lifting ❤️❤️❤️

[@SquatSimp]

Thank you!! I'll be watching this video a lot!

[@UranusAnalyst]

I see what you "did" there

[@coachaaron2852]

The best Clean and Jerk video i have ever come across.

[@katelynelzey7720]

Love your attitude when you don’t hit it perfectly! You did awesome! 💛

[@brittwilliams8217]

I've not long started to learn C&J. Thanks so much this video was just what I needed! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@oboyy]

I have a few things to add out of experience for all you lifter friends out there. When you are drilling these movements into your subconscious it's important you do it right. For a clean it's important you pull the bar no longer than to your belly button at the most. If you pull past this point the bar will crush you once you start loading up with some serious weights. We're talking devastating injuries. So to reiterate, your final position before you dip under the bar should be no higher than your belly button. As for your grip, you should always keep a closed hand for full control of the bar. This not only gives you better balance and the ability to save some shaky lifts but can also save you from horrendous injuries. You don't want the bar slipping out of your hand. If you can't manage this, work on your mobility until you can.

[@Michele-W.]

Fantastic. I love the demonstration with the beginner and then with the expert. Thats how I understand the correct movement better.

[@jiddvishrawal2182]

This is an awesome video !!! It's a complex move, no doubt. But, great to see a pro, a coach and a novice doing it together.. Bookmarked and subscribed.

[@Wheninrome111]

Absolutely love the girls constant self assurance.

[@YourNickIsTaken]

Educational. I luve it! I struggle with the clean, I'll try these instructions.

[@brookelackman2870]

I related so much to this. “I can do this. I can do this. There are so many steps!” 😂 there really are so many little things you have to think about! It’s a lot to remember as a beginner

[@dessertstorm7476]

I'm pleased to see that no one made any jokes about women being good at cleaning.

[@johngoodwin7084]

😂

[@hectornonayurbusiness2631]

Hahaha 😂😂😂

[@theredninja2817]

Phlegm Atic white knight bitch

[@theredninja2817]

Phlegm Atic by the way women are better at cleaning so they're shut up little b****

[@St.FighterZ]

Yea because some are terrible and i know this.

[@Physicate]

Thanks, much appreciated! Was at a short beginners course yesterday in Clean & Jerk so this is awesome.

[@islamabouelata6575]

Best clean and jerk tutorial that I have ever seen, thank you so much for this invaluable content!

[@kerrykole8315]

Such an awesome video. I have no attention span and I sat through the entire video, the coaching was so concise and helpful and it was so insightful to see the improvement of each rep. Great content!

[@JuggernautTrainingSystems]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mysterialchief8291]

Meg inspires me to keep watching 🥰😍

[@melissashows7813]

As a true CrossFit beginner it's really nice to see another beginner working on the movement.

[@blammela]

Kristin Pope is so Effin fast I don’t even see how she gets the bar up!!!! I followed along w the vid and am sweating, thanks!!!

[@evan5854]

The wealth of knowledge Max has and how he presents it is just amazing wow

[@erincolby8499]

I am learning myself and thought there was a lot of really great information in this video. I feel like the drills are going to help me a lot with both form and technique.

[@Sparrows587]

Although I haven't been to the gym after viewing this. I definitely feel more confident doing a clean.

[@highlightedcomment]

World champs are below parallel catching the rack & usually take advantage of final bottom scruncth position to increase upward momentum from added momentum from the bounce upwards. Your lifts were more for power cleans going by the higher unwanted bar hieght.

[@Evanmander]

Personality with real content. I'm in!

[@kcheaden]

This coach is awesome. Excellent teaching techniques.

[@Jnch3verse16]

I like how you demonstrate in easy to under stand small steps. Thanks.

[@roser7001]

Yes please! So much info. I learned a lot! Thx JTS. Love the clean prep. I will do it all the time

[@ngdawgs1]

Best instructional video I’ve found for this lift! Thanks for sharing. Pope is a beast 💪🏽.

[@nicholasvaneck1918]

"If you can do it perfectly, do that." - Max Aita

[@mohammedaref9665]

I’ve just started cleaning a week ago and it’s really frustrating to get all the clues in. I am wondering if there is a trick to get a grasp on it !

[@shellybelly2075]

This is awesome! Thank you, MegSquats and crew!!!!!!

[@rskirk22]

Awesome tutorial! Looking forward to seeing my clean and jerks improve.

[@teganjames1954]

Great teaching, really informative. Cool and calm 👍🏼

[@zeedevil4409]

Love this break down on the technique probably best I've seen yet

[@ScrolltheNature]

So helpful megs..she is great students and follower..of her passion

[@Noted2024]

Good way to show how the difference between a beginner and experience. Slow down the video to .25 and you can see how Kristen doesn't shrug shoulders up on the clean up. Thank you for the break down.

[@jpereiran]

Thank you!! I'll be watching this video a lot! Greats from Brazil!

[@RusselNguyen]

Lighting at JTS is absoluteleee propaahhhh

[@a01150102]

Russel Nguyen い

[@andersgustavsson8232]

I love these videos, they are very helpful. Could you please do a video on improving the front rack for the jerk and front squat? Also, if you could demonstrate on someone that has poor mobility and difficulties holding the position. Instructional videos always use athletes that have near perfect technique already.

[@JuggernautTrainingSystems]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ_GYaSBgaaambc

[@andersgustavsson8232]

Juggernaut Training Systems Thanks for the reply. But same problem with Colin. He fakes poor form and then just snaps back in to good form. The tips are helpful but it doesn't show how you coach someone with poor form, like Max does in this video with Meg.

[@Duke_valentine]

Still the best clean and jerk tutorial on KZbin!!!

[@jennatulls0420]

And watched again, I reallly love this and the snatch video. Thank you!

[@BHenrikH]

how about a Jts collaboration with Clarence Kennedy? I heard he will be in America in September ;)

[@p.nagybalint]

Pls make this happen!

[@herbv3449]

I want This

[@KungFuKirbs]

Two great videos! Kris, Max and the JTS are my favourites. Their vids have fuelled my recent take up of Olympic lifting. Would love to see the instruction and training of the various component parts.

[@samschlenner6582]

This is a great video because it's about working through a problem, not just seeing perfect technique. Very helpful, as I'm having the same problem 😂

[@joelewis3634]

Great coaching ..... Awesome technique....

[@souleater1994122]

I appreciate the progression and the difficulties faced during performing each steps. I am learning to clean and jerk by myself because unfortunately there are no powerlifting coaches where I live. I could really understand her Megan's tendency to miss out on making her thigh contact the bar in early stages simply because the weight is very light for which only upperbody strength is sufficient. But this is a problem later on as one increases the weight. My problem is exact this. I struggle to create the explosiveness required to clean heavy weights because the bar does not make contact with my thighs. I just simply forget each time. I can kind of "clean" without the contact until 65kgs but once I notch it up to 70kg, I face my limitation because of lack of proper technique. This video was a good reminder and I am looking forward for my next workout session to apply this method. Thanks for the gem.

[@aleksandrsvolkovs4498]

Well done guys , I find it very interesting, as well as educational. Thank you.

[@radiogeek89]

This is an extremely helpful video!!!

[@therevasfamilyvlogs7058]

radiogeek89 I agree!!

[@newlifetoday21]

This is an excellent beginning Clean & Jerk tutorial. Max is a quality coach, who is patient and affirming. He points out flaws in technique immediately, but he does it in a positive, humorous way. Kristin Pope is just an amazingly explosive athlete. You can see how much more natural ability she has than the new girl, Meg. She's very positive, also. Great drills and explanations. You can easily follow the instructions.

[@JasonCaloIII]

She's so positive 💪👌

[@heleng4528]

yay Meg I love how she's so eager to learn!!! You gunno be an Oly lifter now? I can see it 💪

[@cathiepixie3489]

Awesome, thankyou. SO helpful for me as I start learning the C&J. I'd LOVE to see Kristen coaching you. That'd be a really different dynamic. #GrrlPower

[@cleoguerreiro4665]

Loving these 'beginner videos' guys! Really helpful!

[@chuckitaway466]

Can some explain: 1) What is the benefit? 2) Is the jerk merely a trick to lift the weight

[@nathanshoots.c]

“If you’re into that kind of thing then go for it.”