Squatting the dip instead of hinging
Knees push forward; hips don't load — power is lost.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Olympic · Full Body
Hang Clean
Coaching cues
- Start at mid-thigh; re-bend the hips to load the power position
- Explosive hip snap; shrug; high pull
- Receive in a partial or full front squat — elbows high
- Stand to full lockout before lowering
Common faults 2
Elbows drop in the front rack catch
Front rack collapses; bar crashes onto the wrists.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗Foam RollLats↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗