Would like to try some Olympic lifting. advice?

[WutangFlex732]

I've been checking out people ljke Donny Shankle and Clarence0 on YouTube and I just am amazed at their strength. They make it look easy lol. I woud like to try cleaning and jerking but of course I would like some tips and advice. Im going to have to lose all ego and humble myself and start very light. It looks more fun and rewarding than the Big 3 lol

[mccloudlw]

Find someone that is (very) proficient in them and have them help you. They are significantly more complex than the big three. Anybody can watch a few youtube videos and go bench press. If you try that with a snatch, there's a chance you'll end up in a viral youtube video.

[grouchyjarhead]

Yes, definitely look for a coach in your area.

[mdb1986]

Clarence is an absolute beast, love his vids but makes things look ridiculously easy. As others have said, the only right way to get into olympic lifting is with a coach. Tecnique is so important so you dont want to learn things wrong yourself originally

[FNG37]

While you're finding a coach watch more youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/user/hookgrip

https://www.youtube.com/user/allthingsgym

[olyw8lifter]

You would be best served finding a coach, as already mentioned. Check out USA Weightlifting site and find a LWC (Local Weightlifting club) if you're in the US (http://www.teamusa.org/usa-weightlif...wc/find-a-club).

In other countries, you can search for your national weightlifting federation and contact them for clubs in your area.

[JosephDubya]

Work on your hip, shoulder, and ankle mobility/flexibility... don't worry about the muscles, focus on making sure the joints can freely go through the proper range of motion.