Common Mistake
The drop from racking is not guided and results in a jerk on the arm.
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Solution
Guide the base to move forward by initiating the drop from racking with a slight forearm rotation.
Description
The drop from racking causes a jerk on the arm because the bell (round part of the kettlebell) isn’t guided in the path it should travel to avoid a jerky movement at the extend of the drop. The extend of the drop is when the arm is extended and the kettlebell reached the point where it no longer moves further away from the body and is about the enter the backswing.
To make the base move forward from the start it needs to be guided forward through slight forearm rotation. If this is not done, then the base (bottom of the kettlebell) points to the side and near or at the extend of the drop from racking when the elbow is straight the base moves forward in a jerky movement which creates a jerk on the arm.
The jerk on the arm can eventually cause tendon issues, especially with high volume and/or heavy weight.
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