Improving Overhead Position in Weightlifting

2023-12-21T14:41:37-05:00August 12th, 2018|Categories: Strength Training Articles, Performance Enhancement Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Achieving a perfect overhead position in weightlifting is not an easy task. The grip used to perform a “clean and jerk” or “push press” or the slightly wider grip used to complete a “snatch” or “overhead squat” requires a tremendous amount of mobility, strength and neuromuscular control. Here are four easy methods to improve the overhead position and the stability while overhead: The Box Stretch Figure 1. Box Stretch A common limitation in overhead mobility is tightness in [...]