mekannik said:
You've only been lifting for about a year? If so - your lifts thus far are tremendous. I have been dabbling in "bodybuilding" for 10 years - only starting the explosive OL 4 months ago - and the change to my physique/strength makes me wonder why I didn't start sooner.
Thanks, I work hard at maximising my training. I study as much research as I can. If I'm not making progress I'll always be tinkering with stuff to make sure I do. I have a good selection of books to help me here as well - hardcore scientific training theory books - I'm a bit of a mad scientist type
Lord_Suston said:
You look very young, I guess that is the Asian curse
A few questions, why not start from the floor since it seems before you explode up you dip about 2-3inches when you start the lift. why not try form the bottom, this is how I do it and it makes a real difference since there is no stretch reflex helping... Why is your grip so wide??? I thought the grip was supposed to be shoulder width when training and wider during competition... Over all i have to say great progress, try adding a press at the end for a nice burn.....
Indeed

I actually prefer to call it a blessing
do you mean the hang cleans or something else?
Well I used to have my thumbs on the inner rings, but it was uncomfortable when racking, I now have my thumbs 3 inches from the inner rings, just makes the rack easier on my wrists.
As my arms get bigger, it makes it much more comfortable
Yeah once my overhead press strength catchs up to my cleans then I'll do them together, but not just yet

I do sometimes do some complexes, ie hang clean to push press, (without pause after the rack) with lighter weights, damn gets the heart pumping!