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Tag: snatch

Why You Should Use Hook Grip for Olympic Weightlifting

Posted on October 4, 2023 Patrick CostelloPosted in Olympic Weightlifting

Using the hook grip in Olympic weightlifting is highly recommended for several important reasons: Enhanced Grip Strength: The hook grip is known for significantly improving grip strength. It involves wrapping your fingers around the barbell with your thumb inside, creating a secure and strong grip. This extra grip strength allows […]

#GetTechnical // Timing, Control, and Bottom Position for Olympic Weightlifting

Posted on August 7, 2019 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical, Olympic Weightlifting

#GetTechnical with your control! Even though the lifts happen very quickly, in order to retrain certain aspects, we need to slow it down and exercise control. In this video with one of our Remote Athletes, the bottom position is compromised due to a timing disconnect. Going back to the principles […]

#GetTechnical // The Effects of Keep Pushing in Olympic Weightlifting

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical, Olympic Weightlifting

#GetTechnical with your PUSH from the floor: While the start of the lift is technically a PUSH from the floor, we must be careful not to push too long (don’t #KeepPushing). There is a proper sequence when talking about an effective pull that can be simplified to “Legs, Back, Legs.” […]

#GetTechnical // Freezing Your Start Position for Olympic Weightlifting, Part 2

Posted on May 23, 2019 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical, Olympic Weightlifting

#GetTechnical with your Dynamic Start, Part 2! In our previous week’s video, we had a dynamic start that was impacting the position of the barbell at the beginning of the lift. This time, the bodily momentum is affecting the positions of the body event though the barbell is seemingly stationary. In […]

#GetTechnical // Freezing Your Start Position for Olympic Weightlifting, Part 1

Posted on May 14, 2019May 23, 2019 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical, Olympic Weightlifting

#GetTechnical with dynamic starts! These are tricky to master because generating any kind of momentum before the barbell moves off the ground can potentially impact the rest of the lift. Here, we have an instance with one of our Remote Athletes in which bodily movement is causing improper positioning and also […]

#GetTechnical // Extending Tall in the Snatch in Olympic Weightlifting

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical, Olympic Weightlifting

When hammering out details and correcting errors in the Snatch or Clean, 9 times out of 10, it comes down to mastering a foundational principle of the movement itself. The “finish” or “extension” is one of the top priorities when it comes down to order of operations! By definition, the “finish” […]

#GetTechnical // Patience and Timing Your Extension in Olympic Weightlifting

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical

Finding the top of extension (second pull) comes from practice and timing. In its simplest form, it should mimic the exact position of standing up straight and at attention with the barbell resting against the lifter’s waistline. In some cases, the timing of the lift can get thrown off for […]

#GetTechnical // Controlling the Knees During the Overhead Squat in Olympic Weightlfiting

Posted on February 5, 2019 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical, Olympic Weightlifting

Creating a solid bottom position in the snatch and overhead squat comes down to mastering the fundamentals of the squat in general: proper foot placement, hips moving down and slightly back, and body weight on the heels-ish. In this case with one of our Remote Athletes, maintaining these details creates […]

#GetTechnical // Barbell Height and Pulling to the Barbell in the Clean and Snatch

Posted on January 17, 2019 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical, Olympic Weightlifting

Here’s an impromptu #GetTechnical while we are reviewing photos from last night’s training session at Tern Weightlifting! This is what it looks like to #KeepPulling! Standing up with the weight and driving through a hard extension (2nd pull) is only half the battle. Once you get to a range in the […]

#GetTechnical // Neutral Head Position in the Snatch and Overhead Squat for Olympic Weightlifting

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Patrick CostelloPosted in GetTechnical, Olympic Weightlifting

The concept of neutral comes in to play often with major joints such as the shoulders, knees, and hips, but let’s talk about the head position for the snatch and/or overhead squat! In this scenario with one of our Remote Athletes, we see a small misalignment with the orientation of the […]

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