Title

Pull From the Knee: Proper Technique and Application

Authors

Brad H. DeWeese, East Tennessee State University
Timothy J. Suchomel, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Ambrose J. Serrano
Jarrod D. Burton
Steven K. Scruggs
Christopher B. Taber, Sacred Heart UniversityFollow

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.

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.

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