The body must be made able to withstand great downward pressure at unnatural or irregular angles. Natural balance and a clear mind is key, but let us not over look the physical body. The ligaments and other muscular sinewy attachments must be made strong and be strongly seated on the bone and into the muscular insertion. The body must be strong where the resistance is greatest so that there will never be any fear in the mind or danger of irreparable strain.
Fear can cloud the mind and play havoc with a lifter's balance.
The following exercises, if practiced with diligence and zeal, will allow the trainee to master lifting with one hand overhead and develop a strong yet supple back. The benefits of this training will spill over into most other lifts as all physical power depends on the muscles of the back to a great extent. You will need a tall power rack, or a cage for these movements. If these are unavailable, you may use ropes to suspend the weights above the ground at the correct height. The weights you will use should be too heavy to bring to the shoulder or clean repeatedly.