Pullover and Push Question

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    • March 14, 2011 at 1:33 pm #24473
      61pwcc
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        Pullover and Push Question

      • March 17, 2011 at 4:25 pm #24486
        Al Myers
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          The hands must keep their original grip position. The width of hand spacing is optional. The rules don’t specifically state this about not allowing a change in hand position, but instead says, “Hands must remain on the bar throughout the lift”. I guess it would be possible to change hand spacing and not really remove your hands from the bar. Good point!! Al

        • March 18, 2011 at 11:14 am #24483
          61pwcc
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            Not what I wanted to hear but if I’m going to do it then I best to it RIGHT!! Thanks for clarifying. Definitely curious to see what I can do on this move!!

          • March 19, 2011 at 5:27 pm #24481
            61pwcc
            Participant

              Switched to a Snatch grip on these tonight. Worked on Log push Press off the rack, next did Floor Log Presses 16″ off floor pushing on the OUTSIDE of the log. Sluggish on those. Finished with Pullover and Push. 2nd time doing them. Hit a 25lb PR!! Was afraid how shoulders would feel. So far so good. Tomorrow will tell. Seriously, people get 400+ on this=WOW

            • March 20, 2011 at 8:19 am #24480
              Chad Ullom
              Participant

                I don’t believe a narrower grip on the pullover would help. I actually take a wider grip for the pullover. It’s harder for me to get the bar to my chest with even a bp grip width. I can’t get my elbows underneath enough to get it to my chest.

              • March 20, 2011 at 1:57 pm #24479
                61pwcc
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                  I agree. I actually ‘overshot’ the bar using a Snatch grip. When I push/press, I think of pulling the bar apart vs. just pushing straight up. Seems to help.

                • March 21, 2011 at 12:30 am #24477
                  Ben Edwards
                  Participant

                    Great tips guys! I didn’t understand that about the snatch grip on the pullover part. I would’ve been able to pullover a lot more than I did at the 2009 USAWA Nationals. Just wouldn’t have been able to press it probably.

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                  • March 21, 2011 at 12:24 pm #24475
                    61pwcc
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                      Now I’M confused Ben. If your hands have to stay where you start ’em for the entire lift, then a wider/Snatch grip will give you the least possible distance to push the bar to lockout. Now if you’re like me who has an abysmal lockout, then yes a Snatch grip is going to be rough. I’m realizing how much more Tricep strength I need. I feel the Snatch grip technique will be something I grow into as my Triceps catch up. Just because I can do more with a narrower grip NOW doesn’t mean that’s the best way to go.
                      I try to find the shortest way to lift stuff then catch up the weak links to match that technique. I hope this makes sense.

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