611. What Did My Coach Just Say? | Breaking Down The CrossFit L1 Manual : A&P For Jocks
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Is It More Dangerous to Catch a Clean in a Push Press?
In a push press or the receiving position of the clean, like you just said. You actually rest in what? In a muted hip position, right? And you would think that, but it's actually not. Your quads are extended and you dig your elbows into your, essentially, belt if you can, and you push your hips forward. That's the strongest position for the task at hand. But if you get a clean with a muted Hip position, you're in overextension. The load is behind you. You're asking for a back injury. It's much more dangerous in catching a clean than light push presses. Like I feel like it's more of an efficiency.
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