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Backward Chaining of the Olympic Lifts
Chris BlakeMALATCCSCS
The Everyday of A Strength amp Conditioning Coach
bull Coach GoalsObjectivesbull Your GoalsObjectivesbull Lack of Training
Experience (Freshman)bull Past and Current
Injuriesbull Time Devoted To
Trainingbull Equipment Availability
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Factoring In the OLrsquos
bull You Want and Need your athletes to do the OLrsquosndash Teaching OLrsquos Can Be
Challengingndash TimehellipWhy You Punish
Me
bull The Athletersquos Perspective ldquoThis Stuff Is Weirdrdquo
wwwbackwardchainingcom
The Traditional Teaching Style
bull Logical Progression From Initiation To Completion
bull Specific Start To Finishbull ldquoForward Chainingrdquo
Stylebull Deadlift RDL Power
Shrug Scoop into Front Squat Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6 ndashStep Progression Model for Teaching the Hang Power Clean
bull Hang Position (RDL)bull Catch Position (Front
Squat)bull Power Shrugbull Power Shrug + Rowbull Power Shrug + Row + Catchbull Power Shrug + Catchbull Hang Power Clean
James Duba CSCS William J Kraemer PhD CSCS FNSCA Gerard Martin MACSCSD University of Connecticut Storrs CTNSCA Vol 29 Number 5 Pages 26-35
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style Downfalls
bull Learning becomes more difficult as the progression advances
bull Mental work is required of the learner
bull Interference and thinking reduces the learning rate
bull Emotional issues further retard performance improvements
RETENTION IS REDUCED
Rushall B S amp Ford D (1982) Teaching backwards - An alternate skill instruction progression CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-20
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
Rehabilitation Worldbull Backward Pedaling
Increased Knee ROM Faster
bull Walking Backwards Improved Knee Extension with Gait
bull Backstep Lunges Improved Forward Lunges
Business PlanningInfobull Establish The Vision
Work Backward From There to Current Day
bull Customer Servicebull Marketingbull Creating Training
Systems
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
bull Military Planning
bull Computer Software Troubleshooting
bull Electrical Engineering
bull Medical School
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Definition of Backward Chainingbull The process in rule-based systems that constructs
a hypothesis then tests it by working backward through the rules to see if the hypothesis is supported
bull The strategy of teaching tasks in reverse of the order in which they are done on the job
bull a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily Known as top-down approach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
The Everyday of A Strength amp Conditioning Coach
bull Coach GoalsObjectivesbull Your GoalsObjectivesbull Lack of Training
Experience (Freshman)bull Past and Current
Injuriesbull Time Devoted To
Trainingbull Equipment Availability
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Factoring In the OLrsquos
bull You Want and Need your athletes to do the OLrsquosndash Teaching OLrsquos Can Be
Challengingndash TimehellipWhy You Punish
Me
bull The Athletersquos Perspective ldquoThis Stuff Is Weirdrdquo
wwwbackwardchainingcom
The Traditional Teaching Style
bull Logical Progression From Initiation To Completion
bull Specific Start To Finishbull ldquoForward Chainingrdquo
Stylebull Deadlift RDL Power
Shrug Scoop into Front Squat Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6 ndashStep Progression Model for Teaching the Hang Power Clean
bull Hang Position (RDL)bull Catch Position (Front
Squat)bull Power Shrugbull Power Shrug + Rowbull Power Shrug + Row + Catchbull Power Shrug + Catchbull Hang Power Clean
James Duba CSCS William J Kraemer PhD CSCS FNSCA Gerard Martin MACSCSD University of Connecticut Storrs CTNSCA Vol 29 Number 5 Pages 26-35
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style Downfalls
bull Learning becomes more difficult as the progression advances
bull Mental work is required of the learner
bull Interference and thinking reduces the learning rate
bull Emotional issues further retard performance improvements
RETENTION IS REDUCED
Rushall B S amp Ford D (1982) Teaching backwards - An alternate skill instruction progression CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-20
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
Rehabilitation Worldbull Backward Pedaling
Increased Knee ROM Faster
bull Walking Backwards Improved Knee Extension with Gait
bull Backstep Lunges Improved Forward Lunges
Business PlanningInfobull Establish The Vision
Work Backward From There to Current Day
bull Customer Servicebull Marketingbull Creating Training
Systems
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
bull Military Planning
bull Computer Software Troubleshooting
bull Electrical Engineering
bull Medical School
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Definition of Backward Chainingbull The process in rule-based systems that constructs
a hypothesis then tests it by working backward through the rules to see if the hypothesis is supported
bull The strategy of teaching tasks in reverse of the order in which they are done on the job
bull a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily Known as top-down approach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Factoring In the OLrsquos
bull You Want and Need your athletes to do the OLrsquosndash Teaching OLrsquos Can Be
Challengingndash TimehellipWhy You Punish
Me
bull The Athletersquos Perspective ldquoThis Stuff Is Weirdrdquo
wwwbackwardchainingcom
The Traditional Teaching Style
bull Logical Progression From Initiation To Completion
bull Specific Start To Finishbull ldquoForward Chainingrdquo
Stylebull Deadlift RDL Power
Shrug Scoop into Front Squat Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6 ndashStep Progression Model for Teaching the Hang Power Clean
bull Hang Position (RDL)bull Catch Position (Front
Squat)bull Power Shrugbull Power Shrug + Rowbull Power Shrug + Row + Catchbull Power Shrug + Catchbull Hang Power Clean
James Duba CSCS William J Kraemer PhD CSCS FNSCA Gerard Martin MACSCSD University of Connecticut Storrs CTNSCA Vol 29 Number 5 Pages 26-35
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style Downfalls
bull Learning becomes more difficult as the progression advances
bull Mental work is required of the learner
bull Interference and thinking reduces the learning rate
bull Emotional issues further retard performance improvements
RETENTION IS REDUCED
Rushall B S amp Ford D (1982) Teaching backwards - An alternate skill instruction progression CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-20
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
Rehabilitation Worldbull Backward Pedaling
Increased Knee ROM Faster
bull Walking Backwards Improved Knee Extension with Gait
bull Backstep Lunges Improved Forward Lunges
Business PlanningInfobull Establish The Vision
Work Backward From There to Current Day
bull Customer Servicebull Marketingbull Creating Training
Systems
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
bull Military Planning
bull Computer Software Troubleshooting
bull Electrical Engineering
bull Medical School
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Definition of Backward Chainingbull The process in rule-based systems that constructs
a hypothesis then tests it by working backward through the rules to see if the hypothesis is supported
bull The strategy of teaching tasks in reverse of the order in which they are done on the job
bull a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily Known as top-down approach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
The Traditional Teaching Style
bull Logical Progression From Initiation To Completion
bull Specific Start To Finishbull ldquoForward Chainingrdquo
Stylebull Deadlift RDL Power
Shrug Scoop into Front Squat Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6 ndashStep Progression Model for Teaching the Hang Power Clean
bull Hang Position (RDL)bull Catch Position (Front
Squat)bull Power Shrugbull Power Shrug + Rowbull Power Shrug + Row + Catchbull Power Shrug + Catchbull Hang Power Clean
James Duba CSCS William J Kraemer PhD CSCS FNSCA Gerard Martin MACSCSD University of Connecticut Storrs CTNSCA Vol 29 Number 5 Pages 26-35
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style Downfalls
bull Learning becomes more difficult as the progression advances
bull Mental work is required of the learner
bull Interference and thinking reduces the learning rate
bull Emotional issues further retard performance improvements
RETENTION IS REDUCED
Rushall B S amp Ford D (1982) Teaching backwards - An alternate skill instruction progression CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-20
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
Rehabilitation Worldbull Backward Pedaling
Increased Knee ROM Faster
bull Walking Backwards Improved Knee Extension with Gait
bull Backstep Lunges Improved Forward Lunges
Business PlanningInfobull Establish The Vision
Work Backward From There to Current Day
bull Customer Servicebull Marketingbull Creating Training
Systems
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
bull Military Planning
bull Computer Software Troubleshooting
bull Electrical Engineering
bull Medical School
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Definition of Backward Chainingbull The process in rule-based systems that constructs
a hypothesis then tests it by working backward through the rules to see if the hypothesis is supported
bull The strategy of teaching tasks in reverse of the order in which they are done on the job
bull a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily Known as top-down approach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6 ndashStep Progression Model for Teaching the Hang Power Clean
bull Hang Position (RDL)bull Catch Position (Front
Squat)bull Power Shrugbull Power Shrug + Rowbull Power Shrug + Row + Catchbull Power Shrug + Catchbull Hang Power Clean
James Duba CSCS William J Kraemer PhD CSCS FNSCA Gerard Martin MACSCSD University of Connecticut Storrs CTNSCA Vol 29 Number 5 Pages 26-35
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style Downfalls
bull Learning becomes more difficult as the progression advances
bull Mental work is required of the learner
bull Interference and thinking reduces the learning rate
bull Emotional issues further retard performance improvements
RETENTION IS REDUCED
Rushall B S amp Ford D (1982) Teaching backwards - An alternate skill instruction progression CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-20
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
Rehabilitation Worldbull Backward Pedaling
Increased Knee ROM Faster
bull Walking Backwards Improved Knee Extension with Gait
bull Backstep Lunges Improved Forward Lunges
Business PlanningInfobull Establish The Vision
Work Backward From There to Current Day
bull Customer Servicebull Marketingbull Creating Training
Systems
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
bull Military Planning
bull Computer Software Troubleshooting
bull Electrical Engineering
bull Medical School
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Definition of Backward Chainingbull The process in rule-based systems that constructs
a hypothesis then tests it by working backward through the rules to see if the hypothesis is supported
bull The strategy of teaching tasks in reverse of the order in which they are done on the job
bull a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily Known as top-down approach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6 ndashStep Progression Model for Teaching the Hang Power Clean
bull Hang Position (RDL)bull Catch Position (Front
Squat)bull Power Shrugbull Power Shrug + Rowbull Power Shrug + Row + Catchbull Power Shrug + Catchbull Hang Power Clean
James Duba CSCS William J Kraemer PhD CSCS FNSCA Gerard Martin MACSCSD University of Connecticut Storrs CTNSCA Vol 29 Number 5 Pages 26-35
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style Downfalls
bull Learning becomes more difficult as the progression advances
bull Mental work is required of the learner
bull Interference and thinking reduces the learning rate
bull Emotional issues further retard performance improvements
RETENTION IS REDUCED
Rushall B S amp Ford D (1982) Teaching backwards - An alternate skill instruction progression CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-20
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
Rehabilitation Worldbull Backward Pedaling
Increased Knee ROM Faster
bull Walking Backwards Improved Knee Extension with Gait
bull Backstep Lunges Improved Forward Lunges
Business PlanningInfobull Establish The Vision
Work Backward From There to Current Day
bull Customer Servicebull Marketingbull Creating Training
Systems
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
bull Military Planning
bull Computer Software Troubleshooting
bull Electrical Engineering
bull Medical School
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Definition of Backward Chainingbull The process in rule-based systems that constructs
a hypothesis then tests it by working backward through the rules to see if the hypothesis is supported
bull The strategy of teaching tasks in reverse of the order in which they are done on the job
bull a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily Known as top-down approach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Traditional Teaching Style Downfalls
bull Learning becomes more difficult as the progression advances
bull Mental work is required of the learner
bull Interference and thinking reduces the learning rate
bull Emotional issues further retard performance improvements
RETENTION IS REDUCED
Rushall B S amp Ford D (1982) Teaching backwards - An alternate skill instruction progression CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-20
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
Rehabilitation Worldbull Backward Pedaling
Increased Knee ROM Faster
bull Walking Backwards Improved Knee Extension with Gait
bull Backstep Lunges Improved Forward Lunges
Business PlanningInfobull Establish The Vision
Work Backward From There to Current Day
bull Customer Servicebull Marketingbull Creating Training
Systems
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
bull Military Planning
bull Computer Software Troubleshooting
bull Electrical Engineering
bull Medical School
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Definition of Backward Chainingbull The process in rule-based systems that constructs
a hypothesis then tests it by working backward through the rules to see if the hypothesis is supported
bull The strategy of teaching tasks in reverse of the order in which they are done on the job
bull a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily Known as top-down approach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
Rehabilitation Worldbull Backward Pedaling
Increased Knee ROM Faster
bull Walking Backwards Improved Knee Extension with Gait
bull Backstep Lunges Improved Forward Lunges
Business PlanningInfobull Establish The Vision
Work Backward From There to Current Day
bull Customer Servicebull Marketingbull Creating Training
Systems
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
bull Military Planning
bull Computer Software Troubleshooting
bull Electrical Engineering
bull Medical School
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Definition of Backward Chainingbull The process in rule-based systems that constructs
a hypothesis then tests it by working backward through the rules to see if the hypothesis is supported
bull The strategy of teaching tasks in reverse of the order in which they are done on the job
bull a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily Known as top-down approach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Backward Chaining
bull Military Planning
bull Computer Software Troubleshooting
bull Electrical Engineering
bull Medical School
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Definition of Backward Chainingbull The process in rule-based systems that constructs
a hypothesis then tests it by working backward through the rules to see if the hypothesis is supported
bull The strategy of teaching tasks in reverse of the order in which they are done on the job
bull a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily Known as top-down approach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Definition of Backward Chainingbull The process in rule-based systems that constructs
a hypothesis then tests it by working backward through the rules to see if the hypothesis is supported
bull The strategy of teaching tasks in reverse of the order in which they are done on the job
bull a form of reasoning that starts with the conclusion and works backward The goal is broken into many subgoals or sub-subgoals which can be solved more easily Known as top-down approach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The LiteratureldquoAltering and Improving Swimming Technique Using A Reverse
Teaching Progressionrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case studyrdquo In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
ldquoReverse Teaching Progressionsrdquo[An abridged version of Sherman CA amp Rushall BS (1993) Improving swimming stroke using reverse teaching a case study In WK Simpson AD LeUnes amp JS Picou (Eds) Applied research in coaching and athletics annual 1993 Boston MA American Press]
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Where Is It In The Literature
bull ldquoVirtual Reality Simulation for the Operating RoomrdquoProficiency-Based Training as a Paradigm Shift in Surgical Skills Trainingrdquo Gallagher AG Ritter EM (MD) Champion H (MD) Higgins G (MD) Fried MP (MD) Moses G Smith CD (MD) Satava RM (MD) Annals of Surgery Vol 241 (2) February 2005 pp 364-3721048698
bull ldquoTeaching Backwards-An Alternative Skill Instruction ProgressionrdquoModified version of Rushall BS amp Ford D (1982) CAHPER Journal 48(5) 16-201048698
bull ldquoComparison Between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining Techniques in Children with Mental Retardationrdquo Batra M amp Batra V The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy Vol XXXVII No 3 (December 2005-March 2006 pp 57-63
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
How I Applied The Backward Chaining Concept
Find Out What Kind of A Learner Your Athlete IsVisual Learners See demonstration or writtenAuditory Learners Learns best with sound
coaching with verbal instructionKinesthetic Learners Needs to perform what is
being taughtCombination Learners Any combination of the
above(Developmental Essentials Official Textbook of the
IYCA Development Essentials Coaching System pp46-47)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
In The Trenches
Division I Field Hockey Teamndash January Start of Off-season Training
Programndash 16-24 female athletesndash No prior OL training or coachingndash 4 OL Platforms with Bumper Platesndash Based on learning styles grouped
athletes together with similar learning backgrounds
ndash Started with teaching Hang Cleans first year
ndash Moved to Snatch Cleans the following year
ndash 8 weeks 3 times a week Basic Training
ndash Supplemental Exs(RDLs Overhead Squats Front Squats Shrugs etchellip)
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Clean
1 Front Squat Positionndash Keep Elbows Upndash Rest Bar On Shouldersndash Chest Out and Upright
Front Squatndash Perform frac14 Front Squatndash Keep Elbows Upndash Chest Out and Uprightndash Look Straight Aheadndash Weight On The Heelsndash Sitting Back
Critical Point of the Hang Power Clean is the Catch
wwwnsca-liftorg
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
2 Power Shrugndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)wwwcrossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
3 RDL into Power Shrugndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Move From RDL Position To Upright Full Extension
httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Hang Power Clean
4 Romanian Dead Liftndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
wwwprotraineronlinecom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
5-Step Progression of the Power Clean
Same Progression of the Hang Power Clean
5 Just Add A Deadlift From The Floor As The Last Thing To Teach
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression of the Jerk (Clean amp Jerk)
1 Overhead Holdsndash Stand with Bar Held
Overhead
2 Split Lunge Jumpsndash Without Barndash Get the Feel For Foot
Placement and Balance
3 Split Lunge with Overhead Holdsndash Increase Comfort Levelndash Foot Placement and Balance
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
4-Step Progression Jerk Continuedhellip
4 Front Squat (Catch Position of the Cleans)
wwwnsca-liftorg httpwwwflickrcomphotos56708643N00371469186
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
1 Stand With Bar Overhead (Snatch Grip)ndash Holding Bar In Snatch
Positionndash Elbows Locked In Extensionndash Bar Positioned Directly
Overhead or Just Slightly Behind Head (inline with center of body)
ndash Get Feel of Where Bar Should Be Positioned When Catching
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
2 Overhead Squat Holdsndash Bar Held In Snatch Grip
Positionndash Bar Held In-line ndash Progress Into Overhead
Squat and Hold For A Period of Time
ndash Get ROMndash Get Comfort Level
Established
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
3 Overhead Squatsndash Bar Held Overhead In Snatch
Positionndash Keeping Bar In Position
Drop Into Squatndash Look For Position and
Technique Breakdown
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
4 Power Shrug with Snatch Gripndash Just Like Power Shrug During
Hang Power Cleanndash Triple Extensionndash Driving Feet Through the
Floorndash Keep Bar Close to the Bodyndash Shrug and Heel Raise Timed
Together at the Same Timendash NO PULLING ndash NO ROWINGndash NO ARM USE (except to hold
onto the bar)
wwwthrow1deepcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
Crossfitcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
wwwcrossfitnycorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
5 Romanian Deadlift with Snatch Gripndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Feet Pointing Straight Aheadndash Keep Chest Up ldquoBig Chestrdquondash Push Hips Backward As You
Lower The Barndash Keep Back Flat and Strongndash No Knee Bending Should All
Be From The Hips (Hip Check J-Lo Duck Butt)
ndash Should Feel Stretch In Hamstrings
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6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
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Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
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6-Step Progression of the Snatch Cleans
6 Deadlift With Snatch Gripndash Pulling From Floorndash Feet Shoulder-Width Apartndash Toes Pointing Straight Aheadndash Chest Up Head UphellipBut
Looking Straight Aheadndash Drive FeetLegs Through The
Floor As You Lift Weight Off Floor
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Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Benefits of Backward Chaining
bull Easier to Teachbull Takes Less Time To Teachbull Athletes Report Better Training Response To
Program (Buying into the system)bull Athletes training memory improved Allowing
the coach to do more intense teaching coaching and training
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
Thank You
wwwproathletictrainingorgwwwbackwardchainingcom
wwwbackwardchainingcom
