Clean Pillar #1 | The Start Position | JTSstrength.com

Summary by Krater

This video explains the proper start position for the clean in weightlifting, focusing on foot position, hip height, and back and lat tension with demonstrator Alyssa Ritchey.

From the video

Answers: How do I set up in the correct start position for a clean?

• clean technique
• weightlifting start position
• foot pressure in the clean
• hip and knee positioning
• lat engagement

Exercises

• clean · barbell

What it concludes

• Foot position must place weight on the mid-foot with shins touching the bar and knees in advance of the bar.
• Hips must start higher than the knees to maintain proper body weight distribution.
• Lats must be tense and the back neutral to keep the spine locked in and prevent power loss.