In Chinese weightlifting philosophy, 5 words are the foundation for developing efficient weightlifting technique: close, fast, low, timing, stable. Here we can see our friend Lu Xiaojun keep the bar close to the line formed by the combined center of gravity of his body and bar. This allows him to move fast and throw the bar high enough to catch it in a low position. Being close and fast allows him waits long enough to get optimum height and move under rhythmically, and finally he maintains his b

The final word behind Chinese weightlifting philosophy is "stable." Stability helps guarantee a lift, conserve energy, and reduce the risk of injury. One way to train this is to build strength in your catch positions. Here we see our friend Lu Xiaojun (77kg) work on this by squatting 220kg from the bottom. This particular method works for squat jerking but one could use back or front squats at various heights to emphasize their catch positions. So if you don't feel comfortable, strong, or balanc

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