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Old 12-10-2008, 11:29 PM   #17 (permalink)
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That guy in the video Og linked is doing a so-called "hardstyle" snatch made popular by Pavel, but you won't see anyone in KB sport competitions do it - because it's not efficient. Your grip, arms, and shoulders won't last very long with that.

The way you'll see competitors and so-called "fluid-style" people such as Cotter, Fredorenko etc.. do it is a more flowing movement where the bell wraps around the wrist at the top. The power is generated by the posterior chain/back, and the bell follows the arc of a swing, as opposed to a vertical path up until lockout.

There isn't any pressing involved, and there is a slight drop under (though individual styles vary based on body type) and the knees lock out. Some guys don't dip much at all but lighter lifters will use a more pronounced second dip.

And on swings (snatches too) lifters don't lean forward as much as follow the bell back between the legs. You want to let the bell swing back until it stops then reverse the motion - this will save energy and be easier on your back. For people with longer arms it'll look like they are leaning forward but the weight is on the heels, like an RDL.

Og, check your PM.
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