The log is a key staple overhead event for strongman/woman athletes, but before we can even attempt the press we must first get the log up to our shoulders.
There are lots of little tricks to make cleaning the log more effective, and conserve energy for the press which are often overlooked.
In this video Ken Nowicki (@knstrongman) shares some key cues that he uses to ensure he has the most effective log clean for him.
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