Sep
I want to use it, but im worried about my technique and dont want to do my back in.
Answer:
Not necessary. Keep a steady grip on the bar and maintain complete control during the entire range of motion.
If you can control to the point where you feel a clean and jerk is possible, go for it. Be sure you’re comfortable enough with the weight before you start throwing it around like that.
The impact of catching the weight may cause more damage to the muscle than help. I advocate maintain contact and worrying only about the internal action of the repetition, not the outer speed or “show” of the exercise. The gym is not a circus.
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Take a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_and_j…
The clean and jerk is one of two current Olympic weightlifting events (the other being the snatch). It is a highly technical lift that is known as “the king of lifts” because more weight can be lifted above one's head as compared to any other known weightlifting technique.
The clean portion of the lift refers to the lifter explosively pulling the weight from the floor to a racked position across deltoids and clavicles. In early twentieth century weightlifting competitions, a variant movement called the “Continental” (because it was practiced by Germans rather than the British) allowed the lifter to pull the barbell up to his belt, where it could rest. Then with several successive flips, the bar would be moved up the torso until it reached the position for the overhead jerk. The Continental gained a reputation as clumsy, slow, and nonathletic compared to the swift coordinated movement required to lift the bar “clean.” Hence, the clean movement was adopted by the early weightlifting federations as the official movement.
Answer:
It's best if you know someone who knows how to do it. Then they can help you with the technique. If not just read all the descriptions you see on the web and watch the videos. Begin out really light until you can get the form down then go heavier.