some practice video

[jgorley]

Trust me, you won't need to spin for 14 on the 42# WFH. Let gravity help accelerate the weight. After your set up swing reach as far back on the back swing, when the weight hits the low point explode up with the hips. Keep your arm dead and straight, it is only to act with the shoulder as a pivot point. It is much like a dead lift then watch the weight clear over the bar. You will end up on the tips of your toes with your hand stretched as far up to the bar as you can. Also try not to move your feet until the weight clears the bar. If your feet move you lose the upward thrust and the energy pulls away from the bar instead of over it.

Good luck!

I hit 14' in my 1st novice game earlier this year, now I clear 12' with the 56# winning B level events.

James

[Alan H]

Trust me, you won't need to spin for 14 on the 42# WFH. Let gravity help accelerate the weight. After your set up swing reach as far back on the back swing, when the weight hits the low point explode up with the hips. Keep your arm dead and straight, it is only to act with the shoulder as a pivot point. It is much like a dead lift then watch the weight clear over the bar. You will end up on the tips of your toes with your hand stretched as far up to the bar as you can. Also try not to move your feet until the weight clears the bar. If your feet move you lose the upward thrust and the energy pulls away from the bar instead of over it.

Good luck!

I hit 14' in my 1st novice game earlier this year, now I clear 12' with the 56# winning B level events.

James

Well, I've got a month of workouts and weight room doing belt squats to help with this! My two Masters training partners throw 15's in the WOB, if I can get up to 14 I'll scare 'em a little bit!