Patience in the second pull weightlifting

[@alittlebyte]

One of the most useful videos out there, not only pointing out the most serious flaws in the movement, but helping to alleviate them. Great job!

[@ProjectLiftUSA]

Thank you!!

[@400kot]

Thank you!

[@amandalim8733]

Such a useful video!! How can we brace our core well when we lift? I tend to focus on so many other things and end up neglecting core tension!

[@ProjectLiftUSA]

Amanda - Its all about breath... Breathe down into your core 360 degrees...Getting this breath set before you ever sit to the bar will engage the core in a great way.

[@incognito6220]

Thanks for the great video. Very helpful. Any tips for someone who's late on opening the hip before contact?

[@ProjectLiftUSA]

"Late opening the hips"? You mean you're still far over the bar/ pulling the bar in the hips with the arms? If that is the case then see what brings the bar to you is the hinging open of the torso vs the arms... that will help you open the hip for the bar to connect.

[@kellilynn6191]

Thank you so much! I need help. I started coaching at our local CF gym and their style of lifting completely lacks finishing the second pull and they actually train the athletes to stop upward momentum of the bar about mid to upper thigh, pull the hips back (to create space) and smash/bag hips into the bar to “help” it get into the receiving position. They train kids and adults this way. I’ve had to coach seasoned athletes that do this and its been a real challenge to reverse this bad habit. Can you direct me to some video or article content perhaps that may address the"bang/smash” error so that I can share and continue to help the athletes out of this bad habit? Thank you!

[@ProjectLiftUSA]

Kelli - Thank you for reaching out. Here is a video we did regarding the bang/smash which usually results in a bruise - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmeriYichMuAZsU Hope it helps!