The Snatch Balance and Overhead Squats will develop power, a sence of balance, flexibility and confidence in the receiving position. The confidence to handle a heavy weight in the lowest possible position is vital to performing a sucessful, heavy Snatch.
1. Snatch Balance--Feet are in the proper receiving position. (In other words, the feet should be where you would have them to catch the bar overhead) The bar is across the shoulders behind the neck. The lifter heaves the bar upward, at the same time dropping into the low receiving position.
2.This can also be done with the bar resting on the front of the shoulders. Having the bar in the front position teaches the lifter how far forward to move his body under the bar to receive it in the correct position of balance.
Overhead Squats--A related exercise is to hold the bar at arms length overhead. The lifter can squat up and down while holding the bar overhead.
1. Snatch Balance--Feet are in the proper receiving position. (In other words, the feet should be where you would have them to catch the bar overhead) The bar is across the shoulders behind the neck. The lifter heaves the bar upward, at the same time dropping into the low receiving position.
2.This can also be done with the bar resting on the front of the shoulders. Having the bar in the front position teaches the lifter how far forward to move his body under the bar to receive it in the correct position of balance.
Overhead Squats--A related exercise is to hold the bar at arms length overhead. The lifter can squat up and down while holding the bar overhead.
