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My dentist's casual remark about jaw tension mirrored my clean grip issues
At my dentist's office, they mentioned my jaw tension during cleanings. It dawned on me that I carry the same stiffness into my clean setup, messing with my bar path. Take this with a grain of salt, but has anyone found that relaxing one muscle group improved another lift?
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alexbrown2h ago
Noticed how clenching my teeth during heavy pulls totally throws off my shoulder positioning. Tbh, I started doing jaw stretches before bench press, and it helped me keep my scapula retracted. Honestly, the mind-muscle connection for relaxation is as crucial as for contraction in compound lifts. Found that consciously relaxing my face during setup prevents that early elbow flare in the clean.
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