POWER CLEAN TECHNIQUE TIPS ADAM SMOTHERMAN CLEMSON UNIVERSITY TIGERS STRENGTH DEMO

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  • čas přidán 21. 02. 2017
  • Adam Smotherman demos the power clean and what the athletes at Clemson University do to progress and improve their power clean. Coach Smotherman gives many coaching cues and points on how to teach the power clean and what you can use in your own program. Thanks for the demo coach!
    This Demo was at the South Carolina Strength Coaches Association clinic held at Dorman High School in Roebuck, South Carolina.
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Komentáře • 351

  • @buf7ord
    @buf7ord Před 4 lety +379

    “You haven’t taught until they’ve learned.”
    Very well said.

  • @rustinonthevine
    @rustinonthevine Před 4 lety +622

    I like how he addresses every possible mistake someone might make with regards to form and technique.

  • @fiercebone825
    @fiercebone825 Před 4 lety +294

    It’s a beautiful thing to see a true specialist at work.

    • @rylandbraton1460
      @rylandbraton1460 Před 3 lety +8

      Good tips for beginners, not actual oly lifting, the emphasis should be in speed and technique not ques

    • @tjcogger1974
      @tjcogger1974 Před 3 lety +11

      I wouldn't call him a true specialist. He knows enough to go over the basics with highschoolers. He's not an Olympic weightlifting coach.

    • @PhiyackYuh
      @PhiyackYuh Před rokem +2

      @@rylandbraton1460 what do you call when you want to coach speed and technique? I will give you a hint mate… its called cues 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣 how do you coach speed and technique? By giving what? Thats right.. cues🤫

    • @adambarlow81
      @adambarlow81 Před rokem +1

      @@tjcogger1974 This isn't for the purpose of just weightlifting, its weightlifting for athletics, mobility and power...not just standing around admiring your muscles in the mirror...

    • @tjcogger1974
      @tjcogger1974 Před rokem +2

      @@adambarlow81 wait... Do you think Olympic weightlifting and bodybuilding are somehow related? Hahah.

  • @acfalle54
    @acfalle54 Před 3 lety +38

    He’s just casually teaching with a loaded bar. 😅🤯

    • @swayambadhe
      @swayambadhe Před 3 lety +1

      He probably cleans 120kg😂 I don't think 40kg might bother him

  • @jimgrutkowski1300
    @jimgrutkowski1300 Před 4 lety +51

    I have watched a lot of videos on proper technique for the clean. This is far and away the best one. This guy is an awesome trainer; I wish I could train under him.

  • @gilq1658
    @gilq1658 Před 3 lety +27

    What an great teacher. He’s also crazy strong, throwing that weight around like it’s nothing.

  • @nicholasbowen3802
    @nicholasbowen3802 Před 5 lety +316

    That’s a crazy high school weight room

    • @_shl_6103
      @_shl_6103 Před 4 lety +11

      Nicholas Bowen right 😂

    • @TheSuperSully
      @TheSuperSully Před 4 lety +10

      Lilly Ghoul nope. It’s a high school. Read the description

    • @carterbastoni6537
      @carterbastoni6537 Před 4 lety +14

      It’s not a private school. It is a public school about 35 minutes from my house

    • @dsettleascii
      @dsettleascii Před 4 lety +7

      @PhyZeik Nope. Its a public school. I went there.

    • @dsettleascii
      @dsettleascii Před 4 lety +1

      Dorman University

  • @westonwhite1520
    @westonwhite1520 Před 3 lety +17

    I am so thankful for my athletics coach he’s teaching us all of this and we’re in 7th grade

  • @wchandler2010
    @wchandler2010 Před 5 lety +157

    I have no doubt this guy was an NCO in the military at some point in his life. Awesome video!!!

    • @Bruh_moment_69420
      @Bruh_moment_69420 Před 4 lety +10

      I thought this sounded like a good way to teach a recruit .... nothing wrong with clean and simple

    • @osvaldoaponte
      @osvaldoaponte Před 4 lety +10

      He definitely has that cadence good NCOs have.

    • @jessewallace12able
      @jessewallace12able Před 4 lety +3

      No that’s called college football

    • @fivesubscriberwithnovids6121
      @fivesubscriberwithnovids6121 Před 4 lety +4

      Jesse bruh, he means at one point in his life.

    • @jakereyes278
      @jakereyes278 Před 4 lety +12

      High and tight should tell everything about him..🤣🤣🤣 the type of dude wont release his guys until 1800..🤣🤣

  • @alaindeleon3018
    @alaindeleon3018 Před 3 lety +17

    Best clean progression explanation I have ever seen.

  • @samanders2676
    @samanders2676 Před 4 lety +24

    The best coaches/teachers are the ones who make you understand in very simple terms because it’s actually often very simple. Amazing instructions. Thank you!

  • @whyisthishandletaken
    @whyisthishandletaken Před 4 lety +14

    I am going to watch this just before I go to gym. This is some really good breakdown of the clean.

  • @andyb7213
    @andyb7213 Před 4 lety +10

    This demonstration is excellent, Coach Smotherman. I received like a year of training things to work on in 13 minutes.

  • @rowanelspeth2555
    @rowanelspeth2555 Před 3 lety +7

    This is such a brilliant video 👏 thank you for talking about how to fix flexibility issues, I've been struggling with my wrists but had no idea to stretch then

  • @clemondbrown
    @clemondbrown Před 2 lety +5

    I'm starting to incorporate this again and there's no better place to learn. Excellent detail oriented tutorial. From basic to advanced

  • @OnlyTheStrong
    @OnlyTheStrong Před 7 lety +121

    Great video. I love the prep work that you put into young athletes. This will pave how they continue to train for their entire career. Great start to their training to help them maximize their potential.

  • @georgeofthejungle6646
    @georgeofthejungle6646 Před 4 lety +45

    THE BEST TUTORIAL ON POWER CLEAN I HAVE EVEN SEEN!!!! RESPECT TO YOU ADAM SMOTHERMAN AND THANK YOU!!!!!

    • @runeveryday1069
      @runeveryday1069 Před 4 lety +3

      the best clean tutorial I've seen on CZcams. really makes you appreciate top schools and their sports programs

    • @HSStrengthCoach
      @HSStrengthCoach  Před 4 lety +1

      Very welcome!

    • @mariopsalm51
      @mariopsalm51 Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/mEyoH5FV03s/video.html

  • @oscarsanchezmendoza2274
    @oscarsanchezmendoza2274 Před 5 lety +6

    the stretch tips were great.. I need to do these . thanks

  • @tjcogger1974
    @tjcogger1974 Před 4 lety +46

    Lol. My highschool weight room had one squat rack, some rusty dumbbells, and a leg press machine.

    • @c9sa
      @c9sa Před 3 lety +1

      @@fartsniffer1195 no it isn’t that is the strength coach at a highschool

    • @EviIM0nk3y
      @EviIM0nk3y Před 3 lety

      @@c9sa I mean there are highschools in Clemson

    • @AA12hk417
      @AA12hk417 Před 2 lety

      @@fartsniffer1195 this is a high schoo

  • @worldwideachievers1234
    @worldwideachievers1234 Před 5 lety +4

    Excellent instruction. To the point with good techniques. Thank you.

  • @boston7704
    @boston7704 Před 3 lety +3

    This is a damn good coach.
    Focus on form and safety, absolutely critical with young athletes.

  • @davidcondit388
    @davidcondit388 Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome teacher.

  • @reymucia5576
    @reymucia5576 Před 5 lety +10

    Great video! The stretching part was very informative and useful! Thank you!

  • @sauravsharma5031
    @sauravsharma5031 Před měsícem

    A wonderful piece of art in teaching. Love it ❤

  • @cybrscot
    @cybrscot Před 4 lety +2

    Excellent instruction. Thank you

  • @srimayahooper4638
    @srimayahooper4638 Před 4 lety +1

    I LOVE THE clean & jerk!

  • @patximendizabal5150
    @patximendizabal5150 Před 4 lety +2

    Excellent coach!

  • @kyleolin3566
    @kyleolin3566 Před rokem

    Wow! Very thorough, yet succinct. I am going to incorporate this tomorrow. I have been doing shotty clean and jerks for too long. Time to tighten my form and work on power cleans.

  • @samhartfieldlewis5247

    Brilliant brake down of it thanks, great coach that guy 👍🏼

  • @markkerr9358
    @markkerr9358 Před 2 lety

    Great Podcast As Always Jay and Matt.👍👍

  • @fidelramoscastro3153
    @fidelramoscastro3153 Před rokem

    Awesome coach. Explains techniques in detail.

  • @peterbickerton13
    @peterbickerton13 Před 2 lety

    This guy is great! Very articulate and knowledgeable

  • @jowyang
    @jowyang Před 4 lety +3

    Excellent breakdown

  • @sofiabrito324
    @sofiabrito324 Před 11 měsíci

    I loved the detail explanation. Thank you so much ☺️

  • @bodiesbyerrol
    @bodiesbyerrol Před 3 lety +1

    Great video, excellent explanation, great activities and progressive routines. Keep sharing and keep up the great work

  • @faith5401
    @faith5401 Před 4 lety +7

    Very clear n sound step by step teaching skills he has :) Thank u coach 😍💪

  • @funkykeeth3219
    @funkykeeth3219 Před 2 lety

    very good video, i was invested the whole time, amazing tips

  • @shelby427
    @shelby427 Před 2 lety

    WOW. Coach thanks. This helps me tremendously!!!

  • @cory3518
    @cory3518 Před rokem

    I am very impressed how he doesnt even stop talking to take a breath. Power movements are not easy. Very good job teaching!

  • @geoffwhite3664
    @geoffwhite3664 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome teacher!

  • @cactusmommy2
    @cactusmommy2 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you!!!! I’m a cf coach in training. I need to hear this in a 3rd person perspective. Thank you!!

  • @bradreynolds4193
    @bradreynolds4193 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic, thank you Adam!

  • @nicholassavva7671
    @nicholassavva7671 Před 2 lety +3

    I’m a sprinter at college and I’ve struggled with this a lot as the demos we have had haven’t been great but this 1 vid really helped 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @adambarlow81
      @adambarlow81 Před rokem

      This is the best video for doing a power clean for athletes I've ever seen on youtube.

  • @markkerr9358
    @markkerr9358 Před 2 lety

    Great Job Explaining. It has really helped me.Thanks

  • @hyperbolicandivote
    @hyperbolicandivote Před 4 lety +2

    Great teacher!

  • @utubeskreename9516
    @utubeskreename9516 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome teacher. Breaks down the details, and even goes into flexibility/mobility foundations.

  • @DG-qv8ge
    @DG-qv8ge Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing video!

  • @eddiefoster1408
    @eddiefoster1408 Před 5 lety +1

    Love it Smo!

  • @cbreeze864
    @cbreeze864 Před 3 lety

    South Carolina high schools have created some top notch training facilities. I got to see the facility at TL Hanna High school, and it was insane.

  • @571notoriousr.a.y7
    @571notoriousr.a.y7 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks coach!

  • @MrCalidan69
    @MrCalidan69 Před 5 lety +6

    Wow...great instructional

  • @lukebenigni6208
    @lukebenigni6208 Před 3 lety +3

    This was super helpful i recommend it to anyone

  • @diasporaman5419
    @diasporaman5419 Před 5 lety +2

    That was Awesome!!!!!

  • @edsonrezendepersonal
    @edsonrezendepersonal Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent trainer

  • @patrickhannum6859
    @patrickhannum6859 Před 5 lety +4

    I appreciate you. Thank you for being you man and giving us great tips.

  • @TheGomabog
    @TheGomabog Před 2 lety

    This is the best coaching video I’ve seen

  • @thefox1703
    @thefox1703 Před 2 lety

    Excellent teacher!

  • @icychap
    @icychap Před 4 lety +11

    This guy is an amazing coach, not to mention athlete - I would be out of breath 3 min in.

  • @remilriel9501
    @remilriel9501 Před 4 lety +3

    Very good content and no ads.
    Perfect tutorial.

  • @COESSI52
    @COESSI52 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video!

  • @alexxatl2779
    @alexxatl2779 Před 3 lety

    From bottom up instead of from top down is the best advice 💯

  • @alevmogilny
    @alevmogilny Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome thanks!

  • @Anony1990
    @Anony1990 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful explanation ❤️

  • @adrianmargean3402
    @adrianmargean3402 Před 4 lety +2

    Magnificent explanation,thank you!

  • @CaptainC0rrupt
    @CaptainC0rrupt Před 2 lety +1

    This guy is the embodiment of professionalism

  • @lindahodge4297
    @lindahodge4297 Před 2 lety

    What a great teacher 👍👍💪

  • @cman3893
    @cman3893 Před 5 lety +3

    This helps so much! Makes me really value the coaches I've had in my career

  • @AliStrengthNfitness
    @AliStrengthNfitness Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you
    This is really helpful

  • @imtreye3000
    @imtreye3000 Před rokem

    This guy rules thank you coach

  • @seanjohnson8910
    @seanjohnson8910 Před 3 lety

    Great video. This guy farms champions.

  • @mustafakarbanee649
    @mustafakarbanee649 Před 3 lety

    So useful! Thanks so much !

  • @manuelmeza5526
    @manuelmeza5526 Před 5 lety +1

    Very thorough

  • @63surfingbird
    @63surfingbird Před 5 měsíci

    Great coach!!!

  • @asfdasdful
    @asfdasdful Před rokem

    This is golden information

  • @Zan_zelee
    @Zan_zelee Před 3 lety

    Very thorough!

  • @nicholasodonnell1264
    @nicholasodonnell1264 Před 2 lety

    I've been training this lift for many months and still have not been able to get it. I have wrist and lat mobility issues and I have a hard time catching. Thank you so much for this video. It's understandable and reproducible.

  • @joelewis3634
    @joelewis3634 Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant!!!!!!

  • @markrudison5733
    @markrudison5733 Před 2 lety

    Very sweet of that guy to teach.

  • @chrisware5325
    @chrisware5325 Před 11 měsíci

    Exceptional instructor

  • @waleeduae
    @waleeduae Před rokem

    Great efforts and nice demonstration. I struggle all the time with the part of lifting the bar by hips. I hope you have a good clue how to make it easier so that I can increase bb weight

  • @hesherishere3336
    @hesherishere3336 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice video very informative

  • @cosmic687
    @cosmic687 Před 4 lety +1

    great video

  • @ryan-rl3vi
    @ryan-rl3vi Před 3 lety

    this video is fantastic.

  • @RolloZx
    @RolloZx Před 5 lety

    great stuff - thanks

  • @IlCoachtisegue
    @IlCoachtisegue Před 4 lety +1

    veramente un grande video, complimenti ottimo lavoro

  • @TheKidOfPoker
    @TheKidOfPoker Před 3 lety

    Thank you, sir !

  • @michaelcustodio9277
    @michaelcustodio9277 Před 5 lety +3

    Great instruction coach!

  • @Akshay-vq1uv
    @Akshay-vq1uv Před 4 lety +4

    This video deserves a million likes

  • @bryanpereira7239
    @bryanpereira7239 Před 4 lety +3

    good coach.

  • @rhondakinard6223
    @rhondakinard6223 Před 4 lety +2

    Great Video. Thank you!

  • @Socijala02
    @Socijala02 Před 5 lety

    Awesome!

  • @raymondjurado9203
    @raymondjurado9203 Před 7 měsíci

    Still using this in 2023. The mobility aspect of that front rack can't be emphasized enough. The TRX, bands , T-Spine, and floor drills for wrist mobility are what made the catch safe for my lower arms as loads exceeded bodyweight.

  • @temetnosce17
    @temetnosce17 Před 4 lety +14

    0:19 Oh shit he stepped over the bar. Regardless...excellent instruction on the progressions. When it comes to cleans, there are do's and don'ts and thankfully had one coach in my life instruct me on these principles. Thanks for posting!

    • @mdb3102
      @mdb3102 Před 2 lety

      This isn't in Russia.. :P

  • @jamok3
    @jamok3 Před 4 lety +5

    I may not give up on cleans after all. I am unable to catch or front squat in the power position. I can only do them if I'm "standing tall". This sheds some light on my issue. Thank you.

    • @sethmilesss
      @sethmilesss Před 4 lety +1

      Jamoke Anderson work on it at a lower weight or with the bar as a warmup and get warm with the movement before going heavier

    • @jamok3
      @jamok3 Před 4 lety +1

      @@sethmilesss I have been doing more core work since then and am doing much better.

  • @elLarosche
    @elLarosche Před 2 lety

    Ive never seen anyone throw around a bar with 2 plates so casually. Great video.

  • @nicholasbowen3802
    @nicholasbowen3802 Před 5 lety

    Thank you

  • @savini8234
    @savini8234 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome

  • @karlarees3144
    @karlarees3144 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for breaking the movement down.

  • @rankinnwc
    @rankinnwc Před 4 lety +2

    This is some world -class coaching.

  • @AK-oh9bt
    @AK-oh9bt Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks tho I'm a freshman rn I'm bad at weight lifting like I haven't weight lifted so thanks dude I'm appreciate your work out technique