Home   |   Contact   |   Help   |   Mobile Aimee jerk Thursday September 27 2012 Power Snatch - 70% x 2 x 5 Snatch Push Press + Overhead Squat - 70% (of sn) x 3+1 x 4 Press - 3 x 5 (use last week's weight) 3 ladders of 3-5-7 reps each: KB swing 1-arm KB clean + push press Books  |  DVDs  |  Posters  |  Equipment  |  Product Packages  |  Clothing & Merchandise  |  Supplements  |  Seminars & Events Dumbbell Moves DVD - Vol 2 Podium Gold Creatine - Tablets Werksan Economy Training Bumpers Werksan Upright Plate Rack 4 Comments sgs 1 | 2012-09-27 Hi there, I have one question you guys can hopefully help me out with. I have a problem when cleaning, in that I tend to lose my pinky fingers out. Today I tried using straps while cleaning and although it wasn't as smooth as I would have preferred, it did work and my hands stayed on the barbell. So my question is this: Should I continue using straps for cleans and possibly clean and jerks or should I fix this problem some other way, and if so, how? Any response and tips are greatly appreciated Steve Pan 2 | 2012-09-27 You should never use straps for cleans. There is the possibility of you getting trapped and injuring yourself. The risk is not worth it. I would suggest working on stretching your wrists, shoulders, and lats. From there I would suggest trying different hand positions on the bar to see if they are more comfortable for you. In the clean it is okay if a few of the fingers come off the bar, as long as it is supported by your shoulders. Once you come out of a clean you should be able to take a second and adjust your hands for the jerk. SergeiUkraine 3 | 2012-09-28 Hi! I start training by this program. I have a question. "Press" - is that shoulder press? And second - "Snatch Push Press + Overhead Squat - 70% (of sn) x 3+1 x 4". "x 3+1 x 4 " - what does it mean? 3 repeat and 4 rounds? Thanks for unswer, and sry for my english:) SGS 4 | 2012-09-29 Steve Pan Ok, I'll keep that in mind, thank's for the response. Leave a Comment Name Comment Verify   Sign up for our free newsletter to get training tips and stay up to date on Catalyst Athletics AND get a free issue of the Performance Menu journal. Advertise With Us Training Home Program Help Tomorrow's Workout Exercise Demos Training Cycles Text Only Starter Program Select Cycle Double Day Squats & Heavy Weights 8-Week General Cycle 12-Week Traditional Cycle 5-Week Front Squat Emphasis Cycle 6 Week Back Squat Emphasis Prep Cycle 4-Week Leg Strength Block 2 4-Week Leg Strength Block 1 12-Week Complete Cycle Basic Rep Cycle Block & Pull Cycle Quick & Classic 3-Phase Cycle Strength by Feel Cycle Classic / Position Cycle 10 x 3 Squat Cycle Classic Cycle General Cycle Russian Squat Cycle Advanced 2-Phase Cycle Classic-Squat Wave Cycle Strength Cycle Classic Cycle Strength Development Cycle Strength Cycle 2-Phase Cycle 4-Block Cycle 4 4-Block Cycle 3 4-Block Cycle 2 4-Block Cycle 1 Select Date 2013 June May April March February January 2012 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2011 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2010 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2009 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2008 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2007 December November October September March Books  |  DVDs  |  Posters  |  Equipment  |  Product Packages  |  Clothing & Merchandise  |  Supplements  |  Seminars & Events Women's Square Logo Loose Shirt (Teal) Ultimate Sandbag Bag & Filler Packages Olympic Weightlifting Book, DVD & Poster Set HiTech Technique Plates Olympic Weightlifting Seminar DVD - Greg Everett Women's "Strength" Tank - Pink Werksan Training Barbell Equipment Packages / Bulk Orders Advertise With Us Get training tips and Catalyst news AND get a free issue of the Performance Menu journal. Submit your question to be answered by Greg or Aimee Everett in the Performance Menu or on the website Submit Your Question Catalyst Athletics is a USA Weightlifting team of competitive Olympic-style weightlifters. We are currently recruting new lifters and offer sponsorship opportunities. Read More Catalyst Athletics Contact Us About Help Newsletter Products & Services Gym Store Events Weightlifting Team Performance Menu Magazine Home Subscriber Login Issues Articles Workouts About the Program Workout Archives Exercise Demos Text Only Instructional Content Exercise Demos Video Gallery Free Articles Free Recipes Resources Recommended Books & DVDs Olympic Weightlifting Guide Discussion Forum Weight Conversion Calculator All content © Catalyst Athletics, Inc. | 1257 Tasman Drive Suite A | Sunnyvale, CA 94089 | 408-400-0067 | Site Terms & Conditions | Advertise with Us