Barbell Snatch: Does the bar move away from your body?
From the floor up, lift the bar so it passes as close to your body as possible. Do not let it move away from your body as you pull.
How to fix it
- In the starting position, take a wide grip on the bar and position your shoulders over the bar.
- From the moment you lift the bar off the floor, raise it so it passes in front of your shins and thighs, as close to your body as possible.
- When the bar reaches your upper thighs, fully straighten your legs and hips, then squat down under the bar as you catch it overhead.
The app sets the weight for your next set
(For exercises you added to your routine yourself) For example, if you are a beginner and completed all 3 sets of 2 reps at 30kg as planned in your last workout, the app sets your next weight to 32.5kg. When you log your sets, GYMKC reads your last set and recalculates the weight and reps for your next set.
Get GYMKC on the App StoreShould you keep your elbows fully straight?
Sources differ slightly. Some suggest keeping your elbows fully straight as you pull. Others suggest relaxing your arms, saying that locking your elbows makes it hard to keep the bar close to your body. Either way, lift the bar so it passes close to your body.
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Sources
- NSCA, Position Statement on Weightlifting for Sports Performance
- NSCA, TSAC Module 3.0-3.3 · Olympic Lifts: Clean and Snatch
- NSCA, Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training · Power Snatch
- Liu G et al., Applied Bionics and Biomechanics (2022)
- Mastalerz A et al., Journal of Human Kinetics (2019)
- ExRx.net, Snatch
- Catalyst Athletics, Keeping the Bar Close: The 3 Biggest Mistakes You're Making
- Catalyst Athletics, Staying Over the Bar in the Snatch & Clean: What, Why, How
- BarBend, Need to Fix Your Snatch? Start By Addressing These Common Errors
- Big Bend Strength, How To Fix The Hips Shooting Up In The Snatch and Clean
- Huebner M et al., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2023)
This article is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.