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The goal of the starting position is to get the body + barbell...



The goal of the starting position is to get the body + barbell (WL system) into a good second pull position above the knee. We’ve all heard this many times before but how to customize this for each athlete is less often discussed.

The basic framework to set an athlete up is:

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1. Line the barbell roughly mid to front of the foot.

2. Have the hips at or above the level of the knees.

3. Place the shoulders on top to slightly over the bar.

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REPOST FROM @wilfleming: “Starting to crank it up in...



REPOST FROM @wilfleming: “Starting to crank it up in training as I prepare for #usaw nationals. Today I worked up to 3 doubles at 115kg 3 singles at 125kg and then finished the day with a rep at 135 kg. thanks to the guys at #crossfitlakeeffect for letting me come train.”

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Fellow coach, athlete and friend Wil Fleming (@wilfleming) prepping for USA weightlifting nationals in July. Best of luck to him and all the other athletes gearing up for this prestigious event!

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And that’s a wrap!! Great 3 days spent with a group of...



And that’s a wrap!! Great 3 days spent with a group of amazing people. Thank you all for attending! The best part of these 3 days was watching all the lights go on as people improved their movement.

#FuBarbell #BlessTheGym #NorCalCrossFit #weightlifting #crossfit #crossfitgirls #crossfitmen #Olympic #Olympicweightlifting #usaw #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique #inspiration #motivation #instagramfitness

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Session 1 of the Bless The Gym + FuBarbell training workshop...



Session 1 of the Bless The Gym + FuBarbell training workshop happening now! PRs are going down.

Photo cred: @natehelming

#FuBarbell #BlessTheGym #NorCalCrossFit #weightlifting #crossfit #crossfitgirls #crossfitmen #Olympic #Olympicweightlifting #usaw #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique #inspiration #motivation #instagramfitness

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