Kern US Open Updates

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@gt213

some hook-grip deadlifters

I read this and I have a theory.

Real short version is aggressive knurling compounds technique flaws with Hook Grip.

Real Long Version:

Hook Grip Is Much Better Than Mixed Grip

Mixed grip is like Squatting in running shoes but I have yet to see a Powerlifter use good hook grip technique so it is more painful than it should be and less effective. This is Hook Grip specialized for Powerlifting. I have no clue about anything Olympic Lifting related. Hook Grip Set Up The one constant will be your and everybody else’s thumb. After that the differences in position of the bar and how many fingers you can fit where will depend on your hand dimensions. To begin last section…

@lava2007

Larry’s opener so low compared to his second and third?

This is his general strategy. Their workouts use the same huge jumps so he is used to it.

@jbackos

The judging quandary will never be solved.

Not for lack of options. The solution is so simple. Knee height cameras and review. There is 0 reason for judges to be judging depth. Every Squat would be judged equally and correctly and it would not take longer than it takes to set up the bar for the next lifter.

Most sports could be completely done with technology but they wont.

@chris_ottawa

Ben Pollack should have bombed out, nothing against him but just for the sake of fairness.

Going by Day 2 his Squats were reds until 3rd attempts LOL