Your drawings, demos, and descriptions were easy to understand. For a CrossFit newbie, your video helped me learn the different techniques techniques prior to class. I didn't feel so lost. Thank you! 🙏🏾
You’re very very welcome, and I’m glad it helped you out! Thanks for the kind words as well. In case you’re interested, we have a similar video covering the clean variations: Cleans vs Power Cleans vs Hang Cleans - What's the Difference?! ua-cam.com/video/5oWDzvBgjhc/v-deo.html The same concepts apply, so you might be able to figure it out without watching the video since you’ve seen the snatch video already, but sometimes it’s helpful to see them performed.
Wow - This was excellent. I've been going to crossfit for 8 months and I would get confused with the snatch family terminology. But seeing this all put together in one video makes it much easier to distinguish the differences between the names and each movement.
Thanks for the kind words, and I’m glad it was helpful! We also have a similar video on cleans in case you’re interested: Cleans vs Power Cleans vs Hang Cleans - What's the Difference?! ua-cam.com/video/5oWDzvBgjhc/v-deo.html
Not yet, but we've considered doing that in the future. Here's a quick list (it could be fleshed out more, but it will get you started): Snatch (AKA full snatch or squat snatch): This will permit a lifter to lift the most weight, so it's the most common variation seen in competition (although not the only variation. Power Snatch: This allows you to move a lot of weight (a reasonably high percentage of a full snatch) without requiring a lifter to become proficient at receiving the bar in an overhead squat position. For general training (i.e., general strength training including those who play sports), this is the variation I'd recommend the most. Olympic lifters will still use this variation as well as it provides excellent practice and focus on finishing the pull completely and explosively. Hang Snatch: This can be especially useful for those who are working on technical aspects of the pull. For example, if someone has an early arm bend, this is easier to fix by shortening the distance of the pull (since you're not pulling from the floor), and then slowly lowering the height of the hang position until you're back to pulling from the floor (only going lower if there's no arm pull). Hang Power Snatch: This is the simplest of all of them, so it often is the first variation used in teaching a lifter how to snatch (we also use it this way). Because it is the simplest, you will also often see this most commonly in high school and college weight rooms because it requires the least coaching - you don't have to coach your lifter how to correctly pull from the floor or how to overhead squat. Hope this helps!
@@TestifySC What a master class. I'm self-teaching myself the O-lifts and use them in my training split to stay athletic explosive and fit while studying as a professional student for background.
Incredibly helpful, I’ve been trying to understand the snatch variations better and this is exactly what I needed, thank you! What’s your recommendation on where to begin?
Thanks for the kind words, and I’m glad it was helpful. We typically start with the power snatch, but to be fair, we use the hang power snatch (a few inches below the hip crease) as part of the teaching progression, and then we slowly lower the bar (i.e., the starting position of the bar) to the floor until we are performing a power snatch instead of a hang power snatch.
Thanks for explaining the difference..but i wanna ask on more question out of these different snatches which one should we do? If one is preparing for Olympics...?
Jeevesh, Below is a quick run-down of the benefits of each version. Competitive weightlifters utilize all of these at various points in their training. Snatch (AKA full snatch or squat snatch): This will permit a lifter to lift the most weight, so it's the most common variation seen in competition (although not the only variation). Power Snatch: This allows you to move a lot of weight (a reasonably high percentage of a full snatch) without requiring a lifter to become proficient at receiving the bar in an overhead squat position. For general training (i.e., general strength training including those who play sports), this is the variation I'd recommend the most. Olympic lifters will still use this variation as well as it provides excellent practice and focus on finishing the pull completely and explosively. Hang Snatch: This can be especially useful for those who are working on technical aspects of the pull. For example, if someone has an early arm bend, this is easier to fix by shortening the distance of the pull (since you're not pulling from the floor), and then slowly lowering the height of the hang position until you're back to pulling from the floor (only going lower if there's no arm pull). Hang Power Snatch: This is the simplest of all of them, so it often is the first variation used in teaching a lifter how to snatch (we also use it this way). Because it is the simplest, you will also often see this most commonly in high school and college weight rooms because it requires the least coaching - you don't have to coach your lifter how to correctly pull from the floor or how to overhead squat.
Your drawings, demos, and descriptions were easy to understand. For a CrossFit newbie, your video helped me learn the different techniques techniques prior to class. I didn't feel so lost. Thank you! 🙏🏾
You’re very very welcome, and I’m glad it helped you out! Thanks for the kind words as well. In case you’re interested, we have a similar video covering the clean variations:
Cleans vs Power Cleans vs Hang Cleans - What's the Difference?!
ua-cam.com/video/5oWDzvBgjhc/v-deo.html
The same concepts apply, so you might be able to figure it out without watching the video since you’ve seen the snatch video already, but sometimes it’s helpful to see them performed.
Never seen a simpler way of explaining these complicated movements.. Awesome❤
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The…best…explanation ever. Thank you good sir
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This is absolutely first class for a guy like myself just starting off. Thank you.
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Wow - This was excellent. I've been going to crossfit for 8 months and I would get confused with the snatch family terminology. But seeing this all put together in one video makes it much easier to distinguish the differences between the names and each movement.
Thanks for the kind words, and I’m glad it was helpful! We also have a similar video on cleans in case you’re interested:
Cleans vs Power Cleans vs Hang Cleans - What's the Difference?!
ua-cam.com/video/5oWDzvBgjhc/v-deo.html
@@TestifySC awesome. I will watch!
This is the best and easy to understand explanation ever! Thank you so much,been so confused at the gym...thank you
You're welcome - I'm glad it helped clear up the confusion!
Brief, but specific. Thank you for your effort it is appreciated.
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very clear and good for rookie to learn the lifting .
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This explanation is incredible!
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this was amazing - JUST what I needed - I didn't understand this clearly before - thank you!
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Great explanation... Thank you so much for the educational video! 👍🏼
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This is explained like I was still in elementary school…. I like that 👌🏻
Ha! Glad you liked it!
Very, very helpful explanations. Breaking down the Power and Hang variations first was most informative.
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After years I might finally remember them! Thanks so so so much! 😍😍😍
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Well done, I needed to subscribe after watching this. You’re my new go-to source.
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Extremely helpful. Thank you!
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Finally a great video.
Amazing explanation, on point.
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What a class!!! Thank you sir
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Excellent and easy to understand.Thank you! (And the drawings were on point 😉)
I'm glad you found it useful, and thanks for the kind words on the drawings (not my strong point!).
This is fantastic. God bless you for making this!!
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Super clear explanation!!! Thanks
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Very good explanation
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Clear and concise thank you!
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Great breakdown! Very useful
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Oh my gosh. This was clear. And your drawings were fine!
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Thanks for your help! Now I got everything clear!
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Very helpful!!! New to CF, thanks!
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Perfect explanation!!! Great stuff
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Great explanation
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Thanks , much needed ❤️
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Great explanation! Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Excellent explanation, thank you!
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This was an amazing explanation, thankkk youuuuu
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So much 💕
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Nice work.
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Amazing thanku so much
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Excellent vid. Thanks!
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really helpful!!! my 14 year old is getting started and we are struggling to know where to begin.
Thanks, Kevin, and that's great that your 14-year-old is getting started!
SO HELPFUL!
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Excellent thank you 🎉🎉🎉
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Great video, is there a follow up where you go into the benefits gained from each variation vs the others
Not yet, but we've considered doing that in the future. Here's a quick list (it could be fleshed out more, but it will get you started):
Snatch (AKA full snatch or squat snatch):
This will permit a lifter to lift the most weight, so it's the most common variation seen in competition (although not the only variation.
Power Snatch:
This allows you to move a lot of weight (a reasonably high percentage of a full snatch) without requiring a lifter to become proficient at receiving the bar in an overhead squat position. For general training (i.e., general strength training including those who play sports), this is the variation I'd recommend the most. Olympic lifters will still use this variation as well as it provides excellent practice and focus on finishing the pull completely and explosively.
Hang Snatch:
This can be especially useful for those who are working on technical aspects of the pull. For example, if someone has an early arm bend, this is easier to fix by shortening the distance of the pull (since you're not pulling from the floor), and then slowly lowering the height of the hang position until you're back to pulling from the floor (only going lower if there's no arm pull).
Hang Power Snatch:
This is the simplest of all of them, so it often is the first variation used in teaching a lifter how to snatch (we also use it this way). Because it is the simplest, you will also often see this most commonly in high school and college weight rooms because it requires the least coaching - you don't have to coach your lifter how to correctly pull from the floor or how to overhead squat.
Hope this helps!
@@TestifySC What a master class. I'm self-teaching myself the O-lifts and use them in my training split to stay athletic explosive and fit while studying as a professional student for background.
That's great that you're learning these lifts!
@@shark9181 Thanks!
Of course it help
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Excelente explanation! Thanks since Buenos Aires🤜🤛
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yes, It was useful!
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Incredibly helpful, I’ve been trying to understand the snatch variations better and this is exactly what I needed, thank you! What’s your recommendation on where to begin?
Thanks for the kind words, and I’m glad it was helpful. We typically start with the power snatch, but to be fair, we use the hang power snatch (a few inches below the hip crease) as part of the teaching progression, and then we slowly lower the bar (i.e., the starting position of the bar) to the floor until we are performing a power snatch instead of a hang power snatch.
@@TestifySC that makes alot of sense, thank you for clarifying. I’ll follow that thought process as I build up my lifts over the next few months.
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Wish more videos, in general, were as easy to understand and as well presented as this one.....
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class video
Hopefully that’s a good thing?
Thanks for explaining the difference..but i wanna ask on more question out of these different snatches which one should we do? If one is preparing for Olympics...?
Jeevesh,
Below is a quick run-down of the benefits of each version. Competitive weightlifters utilize all of these at various points in their training.
Snatch (AKA full snatch or squat snatch):
This will permit a lifter to lift the most weight, so it's the most common variation seen in competition (although not the only variation).
Power Snatch:
This allows you to move a lot of weight (a reasonably high percentage of a full snatch) without requiring a lifter to become proficient at receiving the bar in an overhead squat position. For general training (i.e., general strength training including those who play sports), this is the variation I'd recommend the most. Olympic lifters will still use this variation as well as it provides excellent practice and focus on finishing the pull completely and explosively.
Hang Snatch:
This can be especially useful for those who are working on technical aspects of the pull. For example, if someone has an early arm bend, this is easier to fix by shortening the distance of the pull (since you're not pulling from the floor), and then slowly lowering the height of the hang position until you're back to pulling from the floor (only going lower if there's no arm pull).
Hang Power Snatch:
This is the simplest of all of them, so it often is the first variation used in teaching a lifter how to snatch (we also use it this way). Because it is the simplest, you will also often see this most commonly in high school and college weight rooms because it requires the least coaching - you don't have to coach your lifter how to correctly pull from the floor or how to overhead squat.
@@TestifySC 🙏🙏🙏
Wow. This guy is clear. I get it now.
Thanks - glad it helped!
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Clear and concise, loved this explanation
Thanks Alex!
Waouw. I just saw the light 😂😂😂
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By the end I was like... "How many bars could a woodchuck snatch of a woodchuck could snatch bars?"
Ha!
A little bit extended explanation, but very clear
Thanks for the kind words, and as for the “extended“ part, that’s probably the former high school math and physics teacher in me :-)
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So well explained. Thank you 😊
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