The How and Why of the Muscle Snatch




The USA Weightlifting Podcast show

Summary: This week on the USA Weightlifting podcasts we’ll be dissecting a popular assistance exercise known as the muscle snatch. More specifically we’ll be diving deep into why it’s so important, how to properly perform a muscle snatch, and where to place it in your program. Whether you’re a new or experienced weightlifter we’ve got some tips in store that will help you improve your snatch and overall sense for the barbell. Enjoy the show.<br><br>Topics:<br><br>02:50 - Defining a muscle snatch <br>04:35 - The importance of a muscle snatch <br>09:40 - Pulling VS. pushing under the bar<br>15:20 - Mistakes with the muscle snatch<br>29:00 - The flip-press <br>34:00 - Tips for performing the muscle snatch <br>39:00 - When you shouldn’t try a muscle snatch <br><br>Links:<br><br>RomWOD.com - Optimize Your Range Of Motion