How to improve "front rack mobility"? Weightlifter Torokhtiy Oleksiy will tell you!

Ukrainian weightlifter Oleksiy Torokhtiy won the gold medal in the 105 kg weight class at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom. In 2019, the International Olympic Committee said the Ukrainian had tested positive for the banned doping substance turinabol when his sample from the London 2012 Games was retested using modern methods.

Torokhtiy was previously vice president of the Ukrainian Weightlifting Federation and has also held roles in the European Weightlifting Federation and the Ukrainian Olympic Committee. But because of doping, he is not allowed to hold any positions in sports bodies.

However, it doesn't change the fact that Torokhtiy is a great weightlifter who, thanks to his knowledge, can teach many young athletes the correct technique and help them to their success.

Oleksiy in a recent video on his social media showed some tips,thanks to which you can improve "front rack mobility" , which will certainly come in handy for many of you. At the same time, you can read below what this skilled weightlifter has to say about the importance of proper front rack mobility.

Front rack mobility is one of the most common problems in amateur and professional weightlifting and functional fitness. Addressing this issue is crucial for safety and proper execution. Improper positioning causes the bar pressure to be applied to the wrists instead of the shoulders, which can lead to joint overload and, as a result, chronic inflammation. In addition, poor upper body mobility and downward elbow cramping is very dangerous... Using assistance exercises will definitely help with addressing and developing front rack mobility. Today I would like to share with you the 4 most effective specific exercises that will help you develop mobility and solve this problem.