Knees re-bend to receive the bar
Becoming a power snatch; the continuous overhead press is lost.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Olympic · Full Body
Muscle Snatch
Coaching cues
- Snatch grip; pull the bar with a high pull
- Continue pulling until the bar is overhead — no re-bending the knees
- Press out and lock out the arms overhead in one continuous motion
- Feet stay flat — no jump
Common faults 2
Bar hits the face — elbow path too narrow
Elbows don't pull high and wide; bar passes in front of the head.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗