Movements

Power snatch

Olympic lifting

A snatch caught high, above a parallel squat.

How it’s done

  1. Pull the bar and catch it overhead with the legs slightly bent.
  2. Stand tall.

Coaching tips

Same pull as the snatch. Catch with the bar overhead and arms locked.

Scaling options

Dumbbell power snatch, PVC pipe practice.

Not sure about a movement? Ask a coach before you start, and scale it to what feels right today.