SHOULDER INTERNAL ROTATION: The Unsung Hero of Your Olympic Lifts! Ever wonder how to keep that bar glued to your body during the clean and snatch pull? The secret often lies in robust **shoulder internal rotation (IR)** strength. This isn't just about mobility; it's about stability and power transfer. Here, tippifife is demonstrating a crucial **shoulder internal rotation (IR) isometric hold**. This isn't just any isometric; we're going a little past 90 degrees of shoulder abduction (around 10 degrees past!), pressing the elbow back into the pad, actively preventing the shoulder from rolling forward, and driving the hand into the pad for 5-10 seconds at near maximal effort. This builds incredible strength and control in a critical range for Olympic weightlifting. Why is this specific isometric so vital for Olympic weightlifting? 💪 **Improved Bar Path:** Strong internal rotators help you actively pull the bar closer to your body during the first and second pulls of the clean and sn...