The muscle snatch develops timing of the hips into the arms as well as encourages a vertical bar path after the hips and an active and aggressive turnover and lockout. Cues: Everything is like a snatch from the set up through the second pull Keep the legs locked after...

The Hang Snatch from the knee is an accessory exercise for the Snatch in Olympic weightlifting. It assists in rate of force development as well as encourages a fast turnover and lockout in the receiving position. Points of Performance:  Deadlift the barbell up as...

The Hang Snatch from below the knee is an accessory exercise for the Snatch in Olympic weightlifting. Points of Performance:  Deadlift the barbell up as similarly to your clean pull as possible Hinge at the hips while simultaneously bending the knees to load the...

The snatch is an Olympic weightlifting exercise that is also common in CrossFit and alluring those interested in general fitness. It combines strength, speed, power, and mobility into a dynamic and explosive split second of precise execution. There is much to say...

This is an effective drill to teach athletes to pick their feet up in order to generate greater acceleration on their third pull, as well as to increase the consistency and balance of the receiving position. Cues: Place weights, or other wide flat objects, against the...

The tall clean is a technique drill for improving the pull under on the clean. It develops quickness and aggression in the third pull. Performed at an appropriate weight this is an extremely effective exercise learning to be "fast."  Cues: Start in a balanced position...

  More cleans and snatches are lost because of poor footwork than for any other reason. Learning to accurately move the feet from your pulling stance to your receiving stance will make you a better weightlifter. Cues: Start in your pulling position for the snatch or...