This sentence in this post by Papayats, is something I have to admit, I used to do as well.
"I'm not a big fan of cameras and scientists, because they destroy concentration and training of the athlete"
I used to be a big fan of the science. The concepts of what's perfect, what's the best, etc. I get so fixated by the "small stuff" that I completely miss the big picture.
I used to be a stickler for technique based on a certain template, but having travelled, and seen different strokes used to draw the same picture, I've simplified it so much, and so differently, many things I used to think was important, I don't have to care about anymore.
I've learned when I made the lifter pull exactly how I want. His numbers dropped, he feels awkward, and he overthinks. I release those shackles, and he lifts not exactly how I want, hits a PB/PR, and loves training again.
A weightlifting athlete has to be;
1. Strong
2. Powerful
3. Able to display the aforementioned qualities, by lifting bigger numbers with his or her technique. Of course within the "limits" of good technique.
In the pulls? Pull high, pull close, pull a bit more to get under.
In the jerk? Push high, slide feet, receive.
I'm just the make-up artist. Not the superstar.
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