Legs assist — small knee bend occurs
The purpose of the drill (pure speed under the bar) is compromised.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Olympic · Full Body
Tall Clean (Drill)
Coaching cues
- Stand tall; no dip; pull the bar with only the shrug and arms
- Drop under the bar immediately into the front squat receive
- Teaches speed under the bar with no leg drive
- Light weight only — this is a drill, not a max lift
Common faults 2
Elbows drop in the catch
Front rack collapses even at light drill weights.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗Foam RollLats↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗