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strength is kinda relative and wouldn't be a factor. a heavier man is not 'stronger' than a lighter man. i'd say on a % of weight basis, lighter men are stronger than heavier men.

but a more...

schemes with high reps (~5). you really want to nail the technique for the first 3 months (approx 1000 reps) to get a hang of the basic technique. do lightweight (something like 40/60, or even...

lu should get points for technique.

also while i do admit that dimas' explosiveness is awe-inspiring, there's just something about lu's smooth, long pull that has an aspect of beauty and finesse

do powers not fulls.

get the hips to the bar.

keep the bar CLOSE to your body at all times.

i wouldn't worry about jerks as of yet.

there's a free online seminar streamed this weekend (early sat morning for you ameribrahs I believe) presented by the guys from lifthard.

more info http://lifthard.com/our-free-webminar/

standard high pull (standing straight) - less common, used to emphasise long pull
chinese high pull (aggressive pull under) - imitates classic pull (more specifically doesn't build bad habit/mindset...

this. weight should be midfoot not on heels

don't lie you're not a beginner

the bar's coming out in front of you a bit

wat did i just watch

all the elite lifters just buy an adidas or nike and lift. i don't think us plebs really have to worry so much about useless details like this

care to elaborate on those vmosquats? how do they help?

it'll be a good three months before you have some sort of basic technique

speaking from personal experience:

high frequency for beginners will destroy your joints. it will only get worse if you continue what you are doing. ease up on the frequency, there's no need to...

are you talking about the start position or the catch? for me it's both. my snatch start position is slightly wider than in the clean, and when i catch it shoots way out. only with the wider stance...

video?

just do powers and ride them down. pull, catch, hold, squat. you'll eventually be linking these and making it a smoother motion.

what is this a crossfit log

for the love of god knees out of the way of the bar.

this will be a difference in teaching styles but:

i recommend doing power snatches (either from hang or floor it doesn't matter) as you're...

do you feel the romaleos tip you a bit forward at all? been using mine for a couple of weeks after changing from the reebok olys (would not recommend), and the nikes are very very nice but just seem...

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35/65 -> 62/88

fs ~110 -> ~130
bs ~135 -> ~140 (stopped squatting for 6 months)