Common Mistake
The elbow is disconnected from the body in the racking position because everything is tight and tense.
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Solution
Perform some shoulder circles. Loosen the scapula, with scapula adduction, abduction, depression, elevation. Repeat several times,. Repeat everything for several rounds until it’s all loose.
Try again, relax the trapezius, relax the neck (levator scapulae), and relax the shoulders.
Connect with the scapula and pull them down. Pull everything under your armpit down (lats). Chest active. Pull the elbow down.
Breathe. Relax.
Description
A good racking position shows no space between the upper arm, elbow, and the body. A proper racking position should be obtained after a clean, press, jerk, push press, and any other drop from overhead into racking.
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