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Home » burgener warm up » Burgener Warm-Up Elbows High and Outside

Burgener Warm-Up Elbows High and Outside

September 6, 2011 By Gregor Winter

Update: YouTube Video

Mike Burgener explains the reasons for the “Elbows High and Outside” in the Burgener Warm-up.

Namely, getting the bar close to the body.

“Elbows High and Outside” with Coach Mike Burgener – video [wmv] [mov]

Problem:

  • bar swinging away from the body
  • elbows are down and in (elbows lower than wrists)

Fix:

  • Elbows High and Outside drill from the Burgener Warm-up
  • Drillgrab the skin on the elbow and pull it
Burgener Warm up elbows high outside
Burgener Warm-up Elbows High Outside

 

Burgener Warm up elbows high outside pinch drill
Burgener Warm-up Elbows High Outside Pinch Drill

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