Regress to Progress: Accessory Exercise for Olympic Cleans

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Regress to Progress Accessory Exercise for
Olympic Cleans
Exercise technique is paramount for all
modalities of fitness but especially when doing
Olympic lifts such as the clean, clean jerk and
snatch. These movements are a combination of
strength, timing and power.
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Regress to Progress Accessory Exercise for
Olympic Cleans
1. Start with arms extended at shoulder height
and palms facing in. 2. Barbell needs to be
placed on the front deltoids 3. Do not allow your
arms to fall below shoulder height and its
important to keep the elbows locked and palms
facing in with thumbs up. 4. Your feet will be
slightly wider than your hips. After you balance
the barbell, inhale and begin to squat. Its
important to keep your knees aligned with your
feet. We call this tracking. Balance Barbell
Front Squat
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Regress to Progress Accessory Exercise for
Olympic Cleans
Balance Barbell Front Squat
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Regress to Progress Accessory Exercise for
Olympic Cleans
Normal Grip Barbell Front Squat
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Regress to Progress Accessory Exercise for
Olympic Cleans
Clean Front Squat
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Regress to Progress Accessory Exercise for
Olympic Cleans
Olympic lifting is very effective for metabolic
training, strength, and conditioning. Regression
of an exercise may be the missing link in
improving your technique. So dont be afraid to
regress to progress!
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