The Third Pull Explained
The third pull is the most overlooked part of the snatch. I break down exactly how to master the transition under the bar and why the best athletes look the same at 80% and 100%.
This blog is dedicated to Olympic weightlifting and performance training. The content is based on practical experience gained in international competitions and in daily work with athletes of all levels. You will find articles on snatch and clean&jerk technique, strength development, mobility, training and correcting common mistakes.
The third pull is the most overlooked part of the snatch. I break down exactly how to master the transition under the bar and why the best athletes look the same at 80% and 100%.
Karlos Nasar turned 22 and he’s making big changes to his technique. I break down exactly what changed in his clean & jerk, why he missed at 223kg, and why I think he’s doing the right thing.
Should you train with a belt, knee sleeves, or wrist wraps? In this video, I break down who actually benefits and when. Yes, equipment is allowed and can add kilos, but for beginners it can hide technical gaps, limit mobility, and increase injury risk. Pros may accept that trade-off; most lifters shouldn’t. Build real strength first, master bracing and quality reps, then add support if it fits your goals. Watch
Lockout is different for every athlete, and forcing an external rotation can lead to injuries or limitations in progress. In this article, we discuss the correct rotation of the arms in the snatch and clean & jerk, and why it’s important to adapt the technique to your body structure.
How to Overcome Mental Blocks in the Clean & Jerk! The clean is the most difficult exercise for an advanced lifter. In the beginning, it’s the easiest, but as you get more advanced and lift heavier, the clean is the hardest exercise. The clean and jerk requires mobility, strength, power, and confidence, you can’t “fake it,” as you sometimes can in the snatch. One of the biggest obstacles is a …
Knees should not pass tiptoes… BULL**IT! I have heard many times that the knees should not go past the top of the feet or that squats performed with the knee bent high (all the way down) cause pain, and for me, these two “myths” are closely related and can cause more problems with posture and biomechanics, unless we do the opposite. In today’s article, we will talk about each one …
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