Floch Fitness Athlete Ethan Smith showing what mobility and technique will do for your strength in this recent PR clean and jerk with SOLID form.
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Potential clients come to me wanting get stronger and before I test their maximum strength, I look at their movement capabilities. First, can you squat, hinge, and press without pain? Next, what do these movements look like and can they support load? Only after assessing these variables do I EVER take a client to maximum. More often than not I will try to set rep PRs (personal records) rather than maximal loads, but in the instance of Ethan who is competing in the sport of fitness, it is important to test maximum loads periodically. That being said, I hope they all look like Ethan’s PR here, as it looks like he had more in the tank for next time and his technique didn’t deviate all that much from his own high standard.
If your progress is stagnant, look to your movement and technique as the limiters rather than the load, volume, or reps being the limiter. An experienced eye can help in this process. Click the link below to book a free assessment today. We can take a look at your lifts together and formulate a tried and true strategy to improving your strength. Book today!