April 11, 2008

The bottom position of the snatch is a crucial position to have wired....the shoulders must be shrugged and tight to finish the lift. What we have not necessarily learned is that the position can be even TIGHTER and STRONGER when we retract the scapulae first, and  THEN elevate the shoulders towards the ears...pushing the head out slightly. If you watch the post from a few days ago you will see this positision in "The World's Best LITTLE lifters going BIG" on every lift. So, remember it is not just shrug...it is retract, shrug, extend the face forward. Bill Walls, below has this down PERFECTLY.

Workout:

Work up to Max Snatch for the day*...

Bar x 5
3x 50% of max
3x 60% of max
2x 75% "
1x 80%  and attempt to new max.

* for the day means just that...it could be the lift of your life...or the best lift you could muster that day. be happy with both.