Snatch Technique Check

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I’ve been working on my Snatch technique this week using advice from this post:

http://tnation.T-Nation.com/free_online_forum/sports_body_training_performance_bodybuilding_olympic/new_to_ol_looking_for_technique_advice

as well as some other forums. I think its come a long way but now that I’ve got some of the major issues dealt with I want to see if I can get some more pointers.

Thanks!

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Your overhead position looks a bit unstable front to back. Also, you could probably cover the bar a bit more, but I think it looks pretty good. Maybe try moving your feet out a bit side to side?? Just a thought. How heavy is this compared to your max??

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[quote]olylifter106 wrote:
Your overhead position looks a bit unstable front to back. Also, you could probably cover the bar a bit more, but I think it looks pretty good. Maybe try moving your feet out a bit side to side?? Just a thought. How heavy is this compared to your max??

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Thanks for the response!
its about 50% 1rm. I’m very new to this so I’m not really sure what you mean by “unstable front to back” or “cover the bar.” Can you break it down barney style for me?

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[quote]evansmi wrote:

[quote]olylifter106 wrote:
Your overhead position looks a bit unstable front to back. Also, you could probably cover the bar a bit more, but I think it looks pretty good. Maybe try moving your feet out a bit side to side?? Just a thought. How heavy is this compared to your max??

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Thanks for the response!
its about 50% 1rm. I’m very new to this so I’m not really sure what you mean by “unstable front to back” or “cover the bar.” Can you break it down barney style for me?[/quote]

No problem, unstable front to back simply means that you’re fighting the bar a bit too much when you get it overhead. You should stabilize, but you want to drop into position without really straining to keep the weight in place, i.e. rocking back and forth on your feet.

Cover the bar means to keep your shoulders over the bar longer during the pull. You’re using your back and getting into the second pull a bit early.

Clear as mud?? lol Hopefully, this helps to clarify things a bit

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Actually yeah, that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification, I’ll work on those things and post another video soon.

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Try keeping your hips a little higher from your initial set position. Hips should be slightly above the knees and shoulders in advance of the bar. As you are lifting from the floor, your hips and shoulders should elevate at the same speed. Hope that helps.