I’ve been following a modified WS4SB for a few months now, and I’ve gained a good amount of strength in my posterior chain, but for the life of me, I can’t seem to improve my snatch, power clean, or any olympic lift for that matter. My squat is around 375, and I hit a raw 360 sumo dl earlier today, but I can’t do more than 175 on snatch. Any reason for that?
Mostly technique. Although the oly lifts require a good strength level they are very technical. Getting a qualified coach. If you can’t afford that, work at lower weights and really learn the movements.
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Most coaches will offer their services for free so long as you join USA Weightlifting (~$30/year). Coach Scott Tusic is a pretty well known coach in New Martinsville, WV.
Yeah, I figured the problem would come down to flawed technique, though I have improved my form, I know those moves are so goddamn technical, I was probably doing something wrong. Thanks for the advice, and I’m gonna try to look up that dude from New Martinsville.