From the starting position, this exercise involves lifting the bar overhead with the arms fully extended—all in one movement. Although the upward movement consists of four distinct phases, the upward movement of the bar occurs in one continuous motion. Starting Position Stand with the feet placed between hip-and shoulder-width apart with the toes pointed slightly outward so the knees track directly over the feet. Squat down with the hips lower than the shoulders and grasp the bar evenly with a pronated grip. The hand placement on the bar is wider than it is for other exercises. It can be estimated by measuring the distance from the knuckles’ edge of a clenched fist of an arm extended out to the side and parallel to the floor, across the back of the arm and upper back, to the outside edge of the opposite shoulder. Alternatively, the lifter’s grip width can be estimated by measuring the elbow-to-elbow distance when the upper arms are abducted directly out from t...
Afferent Fitness(Movement of the day)