Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2-2016
Abstract
The pull from the knee is a weightlifting movement derivative that can be used in the teaching progression of the clean and snatch exercises. This exercise emphasizes positional strength during the transition phase and the triple extension of the hip, knee, and ankle joints that is characteristic of weightlifting movements.
DOI
10.1519/SSC.0000000000000194
Recommended Citation
DeWeese, B.H., Suchomel, T.J., Serrano, A.J., Burton, J.D., Scruggs, S.K., & Taber, C.B. (2016). Pull From the Knee: Proper Technique and Application. Strength and Conditioning Journal 38(1), 79-85. doi: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000194
Publication
Strength and Conditioning Journal
Volume
38
Issue
1
Publisher
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Pages
79-85
Comments
The Exercise Technique Column, which provides detailed explanations of proper exercise technique to optimize performance and safety.
At the time of publication Christopher B. Taber was a doctoral candidate in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences at East Tennessee State University.