Feet land too wide — uncontrolled
Foot placement is inconsistent; catch position is unstable.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗StretchStanding TFL stretch↗Olympic · Full Body
Power Jerk
Coaching cues
- Front rack; dip and drive — feet stay parallel
- Receive the bar in a partial squat (quarter-squat) overhead
- Arms locked before the feet re-land wider
- Stand to full lockout; hold for 2 seconds
Common faults 2
Press-out at the catch
Bar is not fully locked out on impact; arms press rather than receive.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidPec major
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗