If you’ve trained the snatch then you’ve felt discomfort in the positions. Unfortunately, for some of us this discomfort turns into pain and continued discomfort. Let’s end that! Below is a video where I work with Dr. Richard Ulm an International Instructor in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability. He travels the world helping athlete, coaches and doctors …
Welcome to a new monthly segment for Barbell Beauties! Technique for More Weight! To get the details about what we’re trying to do with these check out the very first post. The videos below are from #ProjectLiftReview on Instagram. #ProjectLiftReview is an opportunity to tag your lifts in the gym and receive a one-minute review in …
Technique for More Weight – Stop the Bar from Crashing On You with One Change Read More »
We all want to lift more weight, more speed, and with more power in the snatch and clean. Sometimes we blame our progress on our strength, and other times we assume it must be technique. The fix highlighted in the article deals with one specific point in your technique. I’ve seen it help 99% of …
Welcome to a new monthly segment for WOD Nation! Technique for More Weight! To get the details about where these examples come from check out the first edition here. Breaking Down Off the Floor I have written articles in the past around improving your snatch or clean from the floor to the above the knee …
Technique for more weight – Strengthening the First Pull in the Snatch Read More »
CrossFit has a huge number of success stories. Its athletes have been compared to Gods in terms of physique and capacity to perform physical tasks. Box members all over the word have improved their general health due, in part, to the prescription delivered by CrossFit. However, from a purely exercise program perspective the sport does …
What is this all About: When an athlete starts using the Olympic lifts they usually aim at one thing: Lifting More Weight. This is a great goal. In fact, it is THE goal. However, often athletes don’t have the resources close to them to catch the “causes” of what is holding them back. Then they …
Have you had the bar “crash” on you during an Olympic lift? Many athletes get to experience a bar crashing on them during their learning. Recently, I’ve been meeting a number of athletes approaching the power and the full lift differently… CAUSING the bar to crash on them!? Check out this video… Power vs Full …
Let’s talk muscle ups. Everyone wants to be able to string them together, yet getting there safely (keyword) can take some time and discipline. Luckily, I’m here to help. I’m a strong believer that first learning a strict muscle up is essential before you start stringing kipping muscle ups together. Not only does it prove …
When your feet hit the ground while receiving a snatch do they land flat? Or do you land like a ninja? – Quiet, toes to heel, like you’re sneaking around… If you’re landing with a flat foot when you receive your lifts you’re setting yourself up for some BIG weight. But, if you land like …
Technique for More Weight – Land Flat Foot for Bigger Lifts Read More »
Shoulder mobility (aka proper shoulder movement) is a hot topic amongst our athletes. Many athletes have the mindset, “If I could just get my shoulders more flexible all my problems with snatching, overhead squats, handstand push-ups, etc will disappear.” Wouldn’t that be nice… The number one thing we notice athletes doing incorrectly is performing a …
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