Antti
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Just read this nice Gallagher's article: Iron Icons: Ken Patera | Marty Gallagher
Summary: "Raw strength can overcome a host of technical shortcomings."
That is a good article indeed.
The strength - skill dichotomy is interesting. Looked at briefly, in a way it flies against Strongfirst teachings, like "Strength is a skill". Yes, I agree, that there are certain techniques like tension and irradiation which are always useful. Still, strength is measured in lifts and often the skill involved in the lifts is somewhat specific. In the article in question, there is strength, in itself, which overrides the inadequacy of this lift-specific skill. Now, what is this strength? Is it not what we seek in our practice?
When it comes to articles, my favourite on the Strongfirst site is probably this one: Absolute Strength Is the True Master Quality I think it hits close to home.