[quote]kenedy13 wrote:
I understand that the grip is wider than your shoulders, and that your elbows should be pointing forward on the catch, but how do you catch the bar onto your collarbone while letting it role onto your fingers? I have trouble controling it while letting out of my palm and down my finger tips.
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Ideally you wouldn’t have to let the bar roll on your fingertips. If you have enough flexibility you should be able to catch the bar on the clavicle, with the elbows pointing forward and your hands still wrapped around the bar.
I really cannot answer this question via internet. I’d need to see your technique and be there to coach you. You really cannot coach the power clean on a forum!
[quote]kenedy13 wrote:
Second question, how would you drop the bar back onto blocks or the floor? Do you simply throw it forward with your chest and catch/guide it down with your hands?
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Well it depends on the equipment you have. If you train in a gym that only has metal weight plates you cannot drop the bar on the floor or on the blocks. You have to lower it under control (as much as possible). If you have bumper plates (special olympic lifting plates made of rubber) you can drop it on the floor. But never drop it on blocks. That’s asking for injury.
[quote]kenedy13 wrote:
My final question, for over all back building and pulling strength, is the power clean from blocks supperior to the clean from the floor? From your experience, which has developed stronger pulling and developed more back strength?
Thanks alot CT![/quote]
Both are equal in that regard. But the power clean from blocks or from the hang is easier to learn than the power clean from the floor.
The power clean is a good exercise, but certainly not the best way to build back mass. Deadlifts and barbell rowing are best for that purpose.