Chad Vaughn is coaching the Snatch Pull Under. A great drill to work on that speed under the bar as it isolates the extreme extension portion of the snatch. Shrug up on the toes and the lean back to make room for a straight bar path.
Dmitry Klokov High Pulls to Hang Snatch
Dmitry Klokov High Pulls to Hang Snatch @ 170kg This clip is from the following short interview with Dmitri Klokov and Khadjimurat Akkaev. I know a couple of you reading this speak Russian and can probably tell us what they talk about. In the meantime I just assume they talk about how many babies Klokov eats […]
7-Week Olympic Weightlifting Program
Olympic Weightlifting Coach Leo Totten published a complete 5 sessions per week , 7-Week Olympic Weightlifting Program. Check it out.
1999 European Weightlifting Championships
Here is the footage of the 94kg weight class Snatch of the 1999 European Weightlifting Championships, Athens. A nice battle between Kakhi Kakhiashvili and Szymon Kołecki (17 years old at the time). Here is the Snatch Clean and Jerk Note: Kakhiashvili is using a Power Jerk instead of a Split Jerk
Chad Vaughn – Optimal Bar Path
Chad Vaughn talks about the optimal bar path and common mistakes.
Correct Snatch Position with Chad Vaughn
Chad Vaughn shows us how to set up for a correct snatch position. His tip: Raise the head, lead with chest. That will keep the back tighter.
Pyrros Dimas 1995 Snatch World Records
Pyrros Dimas (83kg lifter at the time) setting two world records in his second (176) and third (177kg) snatch at the 1995 European Championships inWarszawa. Look at that speed!
John Broz’s Lifters at the 2011 USA Nationals
John Broz uploaded a video his athletes performing at the 2011 USA National Championships. Lifters in the video: Ian Droze, Billy Bybee, Jared Enderton, and Pat Mendes.
Interview with Ben Claridad – Weightlifter
70’s Big Podcast interviews weightlifter Ben Claridad. Topics – 2011 Nationals (click here for Ben’s recap)– The importance of competition experience (and how many meets he has done)– California Strength– General weightlifting philosophy– Coaching– Art Regarding coachng he emphasizes the importance of having a base of musculature and strength. To achieve this, beginning lifters should […]