Bar drifts wide on the pull
Wide grip makes bar path harder to control; lats must be active.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗Foam RollLats↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Olympic · Full Body
Snatch Pull
Coaching cues
- Snatch grip; pull the bar with triple extension and shrug
- Bar travels higher than in a clean pull due to the wide grip
- Stay on the balls of the feet at the top of the pull
- Lower under control; reset for the next rep
Common faults 2
No elevation onto the toes
Triple extension is incomplete; full ankle extension is missed.
Overactive muscles
SoleusGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗