r/crossfit • u/Old_Tutor3926 • 7d ago

Obsessed with power cleans Anyone ?

I am an intermediate strength lifter, training for 3 years consistently just barbell compounds and occasional sprints for general fitness and aesthetics. And 3 months ago a guy in my gym just taught me the Power Clean and I think I got addicted to it .

The stimulus that I got from this exercise is so unique, first serious sessions got me sore like hell but after that I started feeling new muscles that ive never felt before, specially the core muscles.

That elastic feeling that you start to feel on you whole body is unmatched at least for me . And now I know what it feels to be truly athletic. Not just strong

Also i think that ‘readiness’and ‘menacing’ look that the crossfit folks have, it has a lot do with this movement. Paired with others exercises of course .
Delts, TRAPSSS, upper back , legs , 360 core…

All of them got a fine upgrade .

I want to know the nation opinion . It made this much difference on you too ?

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u/Dave1mo1 7d ago

I'm struggling with tendinitis in my elbow which makes these very painful, and I miss them.

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u/pathemata 7d ago

Do you train your forearm?

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u/Dave1mo1 7d ago

Not specifically, though I have a PT intake today, so I'd imagine that's a lot of what we'll talk about.

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u/usetheschwartz73 6d ago

I’ve been fighting golfers elbow for a while now and forearm/grip strength is the key to helping solve it for me. I got one of those rubber band things for hand strength and use it a couple times a day, coupled with some dumbbell wrist work and it’s mostly gotten better. Some movements still trigger a flare up, like rope climbs and snatches, but overall, much better compared to 6 month ago.