Biceps getting in the way for cleans.

[carlsuen]

iggy, post a vid pls.. i'd like to see that..

 

[Bonkme2]

I found 1 good use for the Smith machine...

I have big flexibility issues when I clean. So what I've been doing lately is locking the Smith machine bar just under chin height and grabbing it where I would if I was cleaning the weight from the floor. Then I "catch" the bar so to speak, and push my elbows out under the resistance of the locked bar. Essentially trying to push my body into the correct position.

The first time I did this I was AMAZED at how tight my shoulders and wrists were.

Try it...maybe it'll help

 

[iggy]

hah, if i could post vids i would post every workout
still haven't quite figured out my old camera.
and come to think about it i think i will try and get it fixed this weekend.

i'll keep you informed if anything happens.

 

[AEKDB]

As other have said, the ideal hand spacing will vary by person. For me it is slightly closer than for an overhead press. This causes me problems on max effort as I am not able to get my full arm strength into the push. I have been working on a wider grip but then I am not able to rack as much.