When extending through the top of a lift, we need to generate force with the legs, but also DIRECT it, which is a two-fold process. Both the legs and arms have a role to play, but the majority of the work is done with the legs. We need to stay […]
#GetTechnical with standing up your Overhead Squat! As we said similarly in our previous post on Attacking the Bottom Position, there is still work to be done after the barbell is received overhead. In the bottom of the squat, or receiving position, maintaining tension is the name of the game. In […]
#GetTechnical with attacking your bottom position in the snatch! Finishing your pull in the snatch is only half the battle — When the barbell is overhead, we need to be just as aggressive in the bottom as we were when we started from the ground. In this instance with one of […]
#GetTechnical with your block work! The purpose of using pulling blocks for the snatch or clean is to isolate the upper portion of the lift; the “second pull” or extension phase. The athlete must start and remain over the barbell (meaning shoulders FORWARD of the barbell) as long as possible […]
UPCOMING SNATCH SEMINAR! Join us on Saturday, October 20th at Tern CrossFit from 11:30AM to 1:30PM for a Fundamentals of the Snatch Seminar! Spend two hours with our Weightlifting coaching staff learning: ✅Proper Positioning ✅Lift Progressions & Exercises ✅Key Points through Open Discussion …and more! Spots are limited — Register […]
Video 1: Error ➡️ Video 2: Corrective drill As we’ve said before, cues are relative to the situation and athlete. In this instance, excessive focus on “knees out” and “knees back” have caused a breakdown in ground force application — or the PUSH through the ground. When we start a […]
When it comes to the Snatch, a solid and comfortable overhead squat is a must! In this instance with one of our Keep Pulling Remote Athletes, we have a positional weight distribution issue at the bottom of the overhead squat that will affect snatches at heavier loads. When an athlete tends to […]
When we talk about the teaching positions for Olympic Weightlifting, it’s important that we establish a common language and/or definition of what each position means. The main points of instruction include the Power Position, Hang Position, and the Start Position. This morning, we had a positional review (along with visual […]
#GetTechnical with positional drills like the Floating Snatch! We often use drills like this to give the lifter a sense of control over both the barbell and the body! • The Floating Snatch forces the lifter to maintain tension throughout the lift and also isolates the leg action in in the […]
Pulling early is a common error in both the snatch and the clean that can cause positional errors in the transition/”3rd pull” phase as well as the receiving position. When conceptualizing the lifts to both new and seasoned athletes, we describe the pulling phases of the lift (ground to extension) as […]