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"Snatch Balance Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ The snatch balance is an exercise that trains strength aggression balance timing and confidence for receiving the snatch. Start standing with the barbell behind your neck with a snatch-width grip the shoulder blades set tightly as they will be overhead and your feet in your pulling stance. Brace your trunk and ensure even balance over the whole foot. Bend the knees smoothly maintaining balance and an upright torso then drive up with the legs to minimally elevate the barthe goal"
YouTube Link 2023-02-19T22:56Z 149K followers, 137K engagements

"Fix Your First Pull Problems with this Exercise Snatch & Clean With Anton Pliesnoi - https://www.instagram.com/pliesnoi.anton Slow-Pull Snatch - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Lb1micqaF-s Slow-Pull Clean - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Bbs8izZ7yJg There are a lot of options for working on problems with balance posture and timing in the pullsegment/pause deadlifts or pulls segment/pause snatch/clean [--] or 3-position snatch/clean stage snatch/clean etc. Which is best will depend on what exactly the problem is and what the underlying cause is as well as your ability to perform the corrective"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T16:00Z 149K followers, 14.1K engagements

"How to Write Training Programs for Olympic Weightlifting - Part [--] In this new series I'm going to take you through the entire process of designing training programs for Olympic weightlifting - everything you need to know to write your own programs as a coach or athlete. In part [--] I cover some important fundamental concepts and terminology that we can build on in future videos. LINKS: Training Programs - https://www.catalystathletics.com/olympic-weightlifting-workouts/training-programs/ Exercise Library - https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ CHAPTERS: Introduction - 00:52 The Most"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T15:01Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Snatch-Grip RDL Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library - https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ RDL - https://youtu.be/_U9KjljQyd0 Stand in your snatch or clean pulling stance with a snatch grip on the bar. Set your back in the same extension you use to pull the snatch and clean and brace your trunk forcefully. Hinge at the hip while bending the knees very slightly to bring the bar as far down the legs as possible without losing any back extension. Actively keep the bar as close to the legs as possible. Stay balanced evenly over the whole foot rather than pushing the"
YouTube Link 2023-02-04T22:45Z 149K followers, 23.3K engagements

"Clean with No Jump Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean - https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 AKA Clean with no feet no foot clean no jump clean clean without moving feet The clean with no jump can be used to help improve balance leg drive power and timing bar-body interaction and timing of the pull under in the clean. Set your clean starting position but with your feet in your squat instead of pulling stance. Note that the exercise can be done in the pulling stance as long as you have the mobility to sit properly into a squat"
YouTube Link 2023-03-11T17:22Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Clean Grip Width - What Hand Placement Works Best Wider Benefits Higher contact point (easier bar-body interaction) Quicker turnover Less distance to lift/get under bar Bar naturally closer in turnover Easier to maintain good posture in squat Wider Drawbacks Harder first pull Possibly less secure rack position Narrower Benefits Easier first pull Possibly more secure rack position Narrower Drawbacks Longer distance to lift/get under bar Lower contact point (harder bar-body interaction) Slower turnover Harder to keep bar close in turnover Harder to maintain good posture in squat The grip widths"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T15:45Z 149K followers, 17.9K engagements

"Power vs Squat vs Split Jerk: Which Should You Use Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ Its easy to be seduced by the simplicity of the power or push jerk or the glamor of the squat jerk and to be frustrated or overwhelmed by the dancing feet of the split jerk and give up on it too soon. So let me explain the benefits and drawbacks of each jerk variation so you can make a wise choice which is extremely likely to be the split jerk whether or not you find it pleasant right now. Power/Push Jerk The best part of the power or push jerk is its simplicitythe fewest moving parts and the"
YouTube Link 2022-05-02T13:00Z 149K followers, 56.7K engagements

"Why A Vertical Dip in the Jerk - Knees Only No Hips It gets further confusing because most of the video you see of elite lifters is in competition meaning that theres a degradation of technique resulting from their pushing to their absolute limits. Lifters youve seen moving forward in a jerk in competition typically dont in training when theyre completely in control. Many of us come from athletic backgrounds outside weightlifting meaning weve been indoctrinated to believe ALL power comes from hip extension so we in turn believe the hips MUST be included in the motion by sitting back and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T15:15Z 149K followers, 15.7K engagements

"Quicker & More Precise Turnover: Tall Clean To answer your question: 2-5 sets of 3-5 reps at the empty bar to 30% of clean or so. Remember that this is not a strength exerciseyou do not get better by increasing the weight. You get better by doing the exercise better and this is also not a high-hang clean so cool it with the loading and focus on your movement. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com"
YouTube Link 2024-12-02T15:00Z 149K followers, 19.6K engagements

"Easy Way to Find Your Snatch or Clean Starting Position Snatch vs Clean Starting Position - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=a43rkleKDxQ Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://www.youtube.com/@greg-everett weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean jerk catalyst athletics greg Everett crossfit"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T17:00Z 149K followers, 32.6K engagements

"Single-Leg Dumbbell RDL Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ The single-leg dumbbell RDL is an accessory exercise to improve hip stability posterior chain strength hip mobility and balance. Stand on one leg with the knee slightly bent and a single dumbbell in the hand opposite the support leg (contralateral) or a dumbbell in each hand. Hinge at the hip to lean forward while bringing the back leg up maintaining an approximately straight line along the trunk and lifted leg. Try to prevent any rotation or tilting and maintain the"
YouTube Link 2024-05-08T19:18Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Romanian Deadlift (RDL) Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library - https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ AKA SLDL Stiff-Legged Deadlift Top-Down Deadlift Stand in your snatch or clean pulling stance with a clean grip on the bar. Set your back in the same extension you use to pull the snatch and clean and brace your trunk forcefully. Hinge at the hip while bending the knees very slightly to bring the bar as far down the legs as possible without losing any back extension. Actively keep the bar as close to the legs as possible throughout the motion. Stay balanced evenly"
YouTube Link 2023-02-02T00:59Z 149K followers, 40.6K engagements

"Starting Position for the Snatch & Clean Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ Find your pulling stance - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=xNJwxfxiBew Find your squat stance - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=w7CjixT_2tY Knees out - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=6G4OvNXV98o Better back extension in the pull - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=UVVTWBVY170 Elbows out in the pull - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=3gGxpRRBdXc Help support my free content - https://www.patreon.com/catalystathletics The precise starting position will vary somewhat among lifters but with rare exceptions the"
YouTube Link 2019-06-03T07:00Z 149K followers, 173.8K engagements

"Tall Split Jerk Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Split Jerk - https://youtu.be/2GPA-cjUFnA AKA Jerk punch under jerk push under The tall split jerk is the isolated movement of the body down under the bar into the split receiving position that trains aggression timing precision and balance. There are a few variations of tall jerkit can be done from flat feet or on the toes and with the bar starting on the shoulders or pressed partially up. Like the tall snatch and clean I prefer flat-footed to allow optimal balance and focus"
YouTube Link 2023-03-05T00:50Z 149K followers, 76.8K engagements

"Shrug in Snatch & Clean Yes. But Not Like That. The idea that shrugging at the top of the snatch or clean is the last upward pop for the lifts has been around for a long time and has been incorrect since the bar was allowed to touch the body on the way up decades ago. Try doing an upright row without allowing your shoulders to elevate and youll understand what Im saying herethat shrug is a natural part of lifting the elbows up and out which is how were accelerating UNDER the bar. It will not be a full range of motion shrug. Also good to note that the farther back the upper body is leaned the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T15:45Z 149K followers, 10.9K engagements

"Coming Back from a Miss - Olympic Weightlifting You can find more videos about the mental side of lifting here - https://www.catalystathletics.com/video/section/15/Mental/ Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://threads.net/catalystathletics weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean jerk catalyst"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T15:01Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library - https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ The clean is the first part of the second of the two liftsthe snatch and the clean & jerkcontested in the sport of weightlifting (AKA Olympic weightlifting). The athlete lifts the barbell from the floor to the shoulders. With a clean-width grip (hands half a fist to a fist-width outside the shoulders) set the starting position tightlyfeet approximately hip width and toes turned out with the weight balanced evenly across them; bar over the balls of the foot; knees pushed out to the"
YouTube Link 2023-01-31T19:17Z 149K followers, 28.2K engagements

"Always Start with Leg Push in the Snatch & Clean Depending on where youre starting pushing with the legs first will have a varying degree of observable effect. The higher the hang or block position the less noticeable the difference will be because the time frame is shorter and the quicker the hips will and should begin extending. However the effect on how the lift overall moves will be significant even if it seems at first glance like nothing but your intent changes. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world -"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T15:45Z 149K followers, 15K engagements

"Squats: Pause vs Bounce Learn & train the bounce - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=VcBMR0w1st0 Generally I like front squats to be done with a bounce and back squats to be more controlled through the bottom. Back squats are a good opportunity to really train leg strength from the smallest knee angle which helps not just squats but your ability to pull from the floor with correct posture. Back squats also have much less of a trunk stability demand so bouncing is not doing much to help that side of it anyway. Front squats are an opportunity to train optimal position timing and aggression for"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T15:30Z 149K followers, 15.3K engagements

"Leg Drive vs Extension in the Snatch & Clean This is one of those odd things about the body that usually doesnt immediately make sense but has serious practical implications for the Olympic lifts. Let your body execute based on a simple goal for the action rather than trying to manage every detail with play-by-play directionyour conscious mind is incapable of that kind of operation. Its way too fast and way too complex. Use your conscious mind to control positions and balance in bordering phases i.e. the starting position and initiation of the pull and gross timing i.e. when to initiate the"
YouTube Link 2025-01-20T15:01Z 149K followers, 18.2K engagements

"The First Second Third Pulls & [--] Phases of the Snatch & Clean Scoop/Double Knee Bend - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=1tvMKNX6YYI Snatch Third Pull - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=TTR54VnclaI Clean Third Pull - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=yp3esPMjxQw Understanding this most fundamental principle will help you navigate all the overwhelming details better as you learn and refine your lift technique. Remember also that the ENTIRE lift is activetheres no point at which youre simply letting things happen. You dont drop under the baryou pull yourself under. Get Olympic weightlifting programming"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T15:01Z 149K followers, 16.5K engagements

"Clean Pull Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library - https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ The clean pull is the most common clean-related strength exercise and the basis for numerous variations. Set the clean starting position tightlyheels approximately hip-width with toes turned out bar over the balls of the foot knees over the bar and pushed out inside the arms clean-width grip arms relaxed and stretched long shoulder joint above the bar trunk braced forcefully with the back extended and the head and eyes forward. Push with the legs through the whole foot against the"
YouTube Link 2023-01-29T18:24Z 149K followers, 172.7K engagements

"Open Grip in the Rack Does NOT Cause Crashing in the Clean Its common to hear coaches advising lifters whose cleans crash to hold a full or even hook grip into the rack position as a solution. But this only MIGHT help IF the underlying problem is poor timing of the grip release. And even then its not actually solving the problem but finding away around it. Worse it often creates other problems like slow elbows a short turnover and an insecure rack position along with the injury and pain potential of that position. Many lifters because of proportions not just mobility physically CANNOT keep a"
YouTube Link 2025-09-15T14:00Z 149K followers, 14.9K engagements

"Dip Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean - https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 Clean from Power Position - https://youtu.be/ptpCWfQ3JgI The dip clean can be useful as both a technique drill and a training exercise. Note that this is not the same as a hip clean. Stand tall with the bar in your clean grip hanging at arms length and actively push it against the body. Brace the trunk and ensure your balance is even over the whole foot. Bend at the knees only with a vertical trunk just as you would for a jerk keeping the bar"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:46Z 149K followers, 19.4K engagements

"Jerk Less Than You Clean First do more jerks overall. This means more practice more experience more chances to figure out better methods more consistency and more confidence. Just be smart and dont overdo it to the point of elbow pain or similar. Do more jerk variations to address your limitationsfor example power jerks and push presses for better drive and balance; pause jerks for better drive and a stronger dip; jerks behind the neck for a better drive and overhead position; push presses for a better drive timing and upper body strength; and jerk recoveries and supports for more strength"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T18:42Z 149K followers, 16.3K engagements

"Clean Lift-Off Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean Pull https://youtu.be/xx8WkFrST2Y AKA Clean pull to knee The clean lift-off is just the initial portion of a clean pull. Set the clean starting position tightly and push with the legs through the whole foot against the floor similarly to a squat. Maintain even balance over the whole foot and actively keep the bar as close to the legs as possible and maintain approximately the same back angle. Stop when the bar reaches the knees and return to the floor. There is no pause"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:44Z 149K followers, 22.8K engagements

"Quit Missing Jerks You've Made Why recover front foot first - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=ZjjooBYQK-g The lift isnt over until youve stabilized the bar and your body and you choose to drop it. Until that point act like youre holding a loaded bar overhead Dont be lazy and drop jerks as youre recovering thats a great way to practice making this mistake. And remember dont celebrate a make until its actually a make. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T16:15Z 149K followers, [---] engagements

"Clean with No Contact Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 AKA No-contact clean clean with no brush The clean with no contact is a tricky clean variation that can help strengthen the turnover and encourage better leg drive in the pull. Perform a clean without allowing the bar to touch your body during the extension although still keeping it close. This will require you stay over the bar longer and extend more vertically. Work hard to keep the arms long and relaxed until youve extended the"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:33Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Bar Contact in the Clean: How to Keep The Bar Close Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ Turnover drills for a bigger clean - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=kHo1YedpkRE Dropping under cleans - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=NUdVZjSumFA See this about early arm bend - https://youtu.be/bFIy9Lddu80 Help support my free content - https://www.patreon.com/catalystathletics Because of the narrower grip the bar in the clean will tend to contact the body on the thighs rather than in the crease of the hips as it does in the snatch. This makes keeping the bar close to the body during the"
YouTube Link 2019-05-06T07:00Z 149K followers, 153.4K engagements

"Hook Grip: How & Why If you find the hook grip feels weaker than a conventional overhand grip Im willing to bet its because you havent been taught how to do it properly (or you have extremely short thumbs). Take the time to get it right and practicecondition your hands for it like any other part of your body for a new position or movement. If your thumb hurts a lot use FLEXIBLE athletic tape to wrap it which will also typically improve your grip by increasing friction between the bar and thumb. If you do have really short thumbs or very small hands (especially when using a 20kg bar) the push"
YouTube Link 2025-02-17T15:00Z 149K followers, 10.9K engagements

"Hang Muscle Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Muscle Clean - https://youtu.be/vO5JVdcY1jg Start standing tall with the bar hanging at arms length in your clean grip. Ensure even whole foot balance and brace your trunk. Move down to the desired hang position maintaining whole foot balance and actively keeping the bar against the legs. From the hang position start by pushing vertically with the legs through the whole foot and extend the entire body close to vertically rather than leaning the trunk farther back as you would"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:40Z 149K followers, 11.7K engagements

"Tall Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ AKA Clean pull-under dead-hang clean The tall clean is the isolated third pull of the clean and can be used to teach and train the mechanics of the pull under the bar as well as build confidence aggression precision and speed in the motion. Stand tall with your feet in your pulling stance and the bar hanging at arms length in your clean grip. Brace your trunk and ensure even balance over the whole foot. The tall clean can be done starting on the balls of the feet but I prefer"
YouTube Link 2023-02-19T22:56Z 149K followers, 139.5K engagements

"Shoulder Position in the Start of the Snatch & Clean More starting position details - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=a43rkleKDxQ This is an intentionally brief simplified video. Theres a lot going on in the starting positionand every aspect of it affects the others. But this is the standard you should start withyou can make minor adjustments from here if needed. Proportions and overall height will influence the exact shoulder-bar relationship that works best for each athlete. Taller athletes are likely going to move the shoulders slightly farther forwardbut the key word there is SLIGHTLY. Ive"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T14:00Z 149K followers, 20.3K engagements

"Power Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean - https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 The power clean is the most basic variation of the cleanthe only difference is that the lifter doesnt squat to full depth when receiving the bar. This makes it a simpler lift for learning and more accessible to new lifters with limited mobility but it also serves important purposes in training for more advanced lifters such as training explosiveness in the pull better timing in the finish and pull under and a more accurate turnover. With a"
YouTube Link 2023-02-04T22:45Z 149K followers, 56.5K engagements

"Chain Back Squat Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library - https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Back Squat - https://youtu.be/Akd5xmZlsvg The chain back squat is a simpler and less risky method of creating accommodating resistanceincreasing the load on the bar as you stand from the squat to work on both acceleration from the bottom and further loading the stronger range of motion at the top. Hang the chains so the majority of their weight will be supported on the floor at the bottom of the squat and they will be completely hanging as you near the top. Squat as usual"
YouTube Link 2023-01-30T23:21Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Fix Bar Crashing in the Clean Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ A common problem with the clean is athletes letting the bar crash onto them in the turnover. In other words the bar falls into the rack position rather than the bar and shoulders connecting smoothly. This creates excessive downward force on the lifter encouraging collapsing of the trunk a loss of position poor timing in the transition out of the squat and an unnecessarily difficult recovery. Lifters who make this mistake are usually trying to rush into as deep of a squat as quickly as possible moving down"
YouTube Link 2016-07-27T07:00Z 149K followers, 168.4K engagements

"Hang Power Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Power Clean https://youtu.be/YG8M_-11C2A Primarily the hang power clean trains postural strength and control rate of force development a more complete pull a more aggressive turnover and confidence. With your clean grip and pulling stance deadlift the bar to the standing position. Brace the trunk forcefully and lower the bar under control to the chosen hang position ensuring proper position and even balance over the whole foot. Initiate the lift by pushing with the legs"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:45Z 149K followers, 41.8K engagements

"Why A Vertical Dip in the Jerk - Knees Only No Hips This can be a confusing concept and an even more difficult motion to master. Fix your forward dip - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=VhIOkojBZTE Thank you to All Things Gym Torokhtiy Media Luxiaojun Sport & Weightlifting House for the videos. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T15:15Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Power Clean Push Press Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library - https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Power Clean - https://youtu.be/YG8M_-11C2A Push Press - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=yklSQG1_Ovc AKA Power clean into push press The power clean push press is a hybrid exercise that works on timing precision and aggression for the clean turnover and aggression in the drive of the jerk. Note that this is not the same thing as a power clean + push press which is a complex involving two distinct movements. Perform a power clean keeping a full grip in the turnover and"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:44Z 149K followers, 11.7K engagements

"Rack Adjustment from Clean to Jerk There are [--] ways to adjust the rack position between the clean and the jerk. The first is to stand up from your clean remember too late that you still have to jerk then spend [--] minutes almost killing yourself trying to get your hands and arms where you need them and usually still not get it. This is not the preferred method. The classic Colombian method of simply sliding the hands out and deeper under the bar while standing still is overwhelmingly a matter of proportions not technique. If you can do it and you prefer it do it. If you cant dont waste time"
YouTube Link 2022-11-17T00:21Z 149K followers, 24.1K engagements

"Floating Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 The floating clean is essentially a hang clean from the lowest possible position. Its useful for building strength in the pull from the floor along with better balance and postural control. With your clean grip and pulling stance deadlift the bar to the standing position. Brace the trunk forcefully and lower the bar under control until the plates are as close to the floor as possible without touching ensuring proper position and even balance"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:45Z 149K followers, 14K engagements

"Clean Deadlift Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Clean Deadlift The clean deadlift is the most basic strength builder for the pull of the clean. It resembles a standard deadlift to large degree but the critical difference is that the positions posture and balance match that of a clean rather than allowing the higher hips balance toward the heels and potentially rounded back of a standard or powerlifting deadlift. Set the clean starting position tightlyheels approximately hip-width with toes turned out bar over the balls of the foot knees over the bar and pushed out inside the arms"
YouTube Link 2023-01-29T19:02Z 149K followers, 91.6K engagements

"Timing at Top of the #Snatch and #Clean Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://threads.net/catalystathletics weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean catalyst athletics greg Everett crossfit timing speed finish pull extend extension under turnover directions top weightlifting Olympic weightlifting"
YouTube Link 2024-09-16T14:00Z 149K followers, 18.6K engagements

"Clean Rack Position Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ Help support my free content - https://www.patreon.com/catalystathletics See also - Dizziness in clean/front squat - https://youtu.be/kHZ_Z4BzbcQ Clean Turnover Drills for Bigger Cleans - https://youtu.be/kHo1YedpkRE The goal of the clean rack position is to establish a secure connection of the bar to the trunk and allow a solid receipt of the bar in a strong and balanced squat position. Start with your grip half a fist to fist-width outside your shoulders. With the bar on your shoulders pressurize your trunk with air extend"
YouTube Link 2019-06-10T07:00Z 149K followers, 45.1K engagements

"Tall Muscle Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Muscle Clean - https://youtu.be/vO5JVdcY1jg The tall muscle clean is the isolated upper body motion of the third pull of the clean. Stand with a clean grip on a bar hanging at arms length. Pull the elbows up and out as you shrug up and back and pull the bar up and back into the shoulders while spinning the elbows around the bar to secure the clean rack position. The goal is to bring the bar smoothly into position without having to reach the body to the bar. Purpose The tall"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:40Z 149K followers, 37.9K engagements

"Snatch & Clean - Why Not Bar Over Midfoot This is one of a few problems with trying to equate the pull of the snatch and clean with the deadlift as is done ad nauseum by quite a few people outside the WL community. While there are obviously commonalities theyre absolutely not the same and they have different requirements. This bar position doesnt make you out of balanceremember there is a body attached to it. In such a position while the bar is slightly in front of midfoot more of the body is behind it which creates balance in the system as whole. As the bar rises the shins move back with"
YouTube Link 2025-04-28T14:01Z 149K followers, 12.6K engagements

"Muscle Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ The muscle clean is essentially a clean without any movement under the bar that allows a focus on the upper body mechanics of the third pull. Set your clean starting position and push with the legs against the floor through the whole foot similarly to a squat maintaining approximately the same back angle until the bar is above the knee. Continue aggressively pushing against the floor with the legs and extend the hips violently keeping the bar as close to the body as possible and"
YouTube Link 2023-03-05T00:50Z 149K followers, 53.3K engagements

"Quit Missing Jerks You've Made Why recover front foot first - https://youtube.com/shorts/yuJhWEyuijI The lift isnt over until youve stabilized the bar and your body and you choose to drop it. Until that point act like youre holding a loaded bar overhead Dont be lazy and drop jerks as youre recovering thats a great way to practice making this mistake. And remember dont celebrate a make until its actually a make. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T16:15Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"RDL or Good Morning Q&A with Greg Everett Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ Submit a question here - https://bit.ly/2OhYXvy Samantha Asks: Do you prefer good mornings or RDLs as an accessory for posterior chain work or do you have another preferred exercise Help support my free content - https://www.patreon.com/catalystathletics Also follow Catalyst Athletics here: http://www.catalystathletics.com Instagram - @catalystathletics Facebook: /catalystpm Twitter: @cathletics weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean catalyst athletics greg Everett crossfit RDL romanian"
YouTube Link 2019-11-27T08:00Z 149K followers, 32.5K engagements

"Ankle Mobility for Squats & Olympic Weightlifting Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ The best way to improve your ankle mobility is also the simplest. Help support my free content - https://www.patreon.com/catalystathletics Also follow Catalyst Athletics here: http://www.catalystathletics.com Instagram - @catalystathletics Facebook: /catalystpm Twitter: @cathletics weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean jerk catalyst athletics greg Everett crossfit ankle mobility ankle flexibility ankle stretch squat ankle mobility squat ankle flexibility squat ankle stretch squat ankle"
YouTube Link 2019-10-09T07:00Z 149K followers, 70.2K engagements

"Hang Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean - https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 Primarily the hang clean trains postural strength and control rate of force development a more complete pull a more aggressive turnover and confidence. With your clean grip and pulling stance deadlift the bar to the standing position. Brace the trunk forcefully and lower the bar under control to the chosen hang position ensuring proper position and balance. Initiate the lift by pushing with the legs through the floor keeping approximately the"
YouTube Link 2023-02-04T22:45Z 149K followers, 45.8K engagements

"How to Fix Short Hip Extension in the Snatch & Clean Simple but effective. Make sure you keep the legs vertical and abs/glutes tight. Finish Position - https://youtube.com/shorts/vc1zLKk0qUU Finishing the Pull - https://youtu.be/V-KJfr6ae1s Finish After Contact - https://youtube.com/shorts/gpkVH6rfsLM Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T17:01Z 149K followers, 16.3K engagements

"Pulling Balance & Stability - Red Green Light Drill If you dont have a coach or friend to give you commands you can still do this. Just stop yourself at different arbitrary points each rep and check your balance and stabilityyou cant surprise yourself with when you need to stop but it will still force you to be conscious of your position and balance and consequently improve it. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T14:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Jerk Rack Position Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ The optimal rack position for the jerk will differ from the clean rack position for most lifters. Just like for the clean the priority for the jerk rack position is that the bar is supported completely and directly by the trunk. Unlike in the clean though we also want the hands and arms in the most advantageous pressing position possible without sacrificing this connectionthis means the hands deeper under the bar and the elbows down and out. Start with your grip a fist-width outside your shoulders. Pressurize your trunk with"
YouTube Link 2019-11-25T08:00Z 147K followers, 48.6K engagements

"Pulling Posture for the Snatch & Clean Olympic Weightlifting Technique Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ Also see these videos: Staying Over the Bar: What Why & How - https://youtu.be/R0cxgQ8uosU Hips Shooting Up in the Pull - https://youtu.be/HkC9QlwiB_4 In the pull of the snatch and clean we want to maintain approximately the same back angle from the starting position to above the knees. We can expect and accept minor shifting of this angle but the goal is to avoid tipping too far over the bar or bringing the shoulders back behind the bar too early. Think of the first pull as"
YouTube Link 2021-07-19T11:45Z 149K followers, 71.6K engagements

"Full Grip in the Clean Turnover Olympic Weightlifting Technique Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ Generally its considered ideal to maintain a full grip on the bar through the clean turnover and in the rack positionit can help maintain a better connection in the pull under and reduce bar crashing. But its only a potential advantage and if youre not physically capable of doing it trying to will only make your clean worse. Mobility is only one part of itthe other part is the proportions of your arm. Significant disparity in upper and lower arm length will prevent a full grip rack"
YouTube Link 2022-05-16T22:30Z 147K followers, 19.4K engagements

"Every Rep Counts You cannot do perfect reps every time or likely ever. But you absolutely can put perfect effort into every single one. Take every rep as seriously as a max attempt or your max attempts are going to suffer from whatever youve practiced with your unserious reps. Pay attention to the details in the gym and outside of it. Make notes and refer to back to them to stay on track. You shouldnt be starting over again every session and your coach shouldnt have to tell you a hundred times to do the basics like brace position your feet correctly or hold the bar overhead like you actually"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T14:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Quit Scraping Your Shins in the Snatch & Clean Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ No having bloody shins doesnt mean youre doing a good job keeping the bar close in the pullit means youre doing something wrong and putting the rest of us at risk for communicable diseases while youre at it. There are [--] primary reasons for the bar scraping your shins. First is starting the lift with your shoulders behind the bar. The bar wants to hang directly below the shoulders. If your shoulders are behind the bar the bar tries to move backward to get under thembut your shins are blocking its"
YouTube Link 2020-04-20T11:15Z 148K followers, 31.9K engagements

"Efficiency & Foot Movement in the Snatch & Clean - Lift vs Shuffle This is a seemingly never-ending topic that inspires some oddly emotional takes. So here's my take. take it or leave it. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://www.youtube.com/@greg-everett weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T15:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"When to Use Pulls High-Pulls or Speed/Panda Pulls Pull - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=G1QygZ3Kd3w High-Pull - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=9WRp0a5hcb0 Speed Pull - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Ru836CX1QpU Like all exercises correct execution is the key to their effectiveness. But some exercises have more significant consequences from poor execution and pulls are one of them. Rather than fixing the problem doing pull variations badly often makes the problem worse and even creates new problems in addition. Regular old pulls will ALWAYS be the best pull variation for newer liftersthe other"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T15:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Clean Pull from Power Position Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean Pull https://youtu.be/xx8WkFrST2Y Standing tall in your clean pulling stance with even balance over the whole foot bend the knees only with the trunk vertical just as you would for a jerk dip keeping the bar hanging in long arms and against the body. Pause in this dip position for 1-3 seconds then push vertically with the legs through the whole foot to extend the body completely and accelerate the bar maximally just as you would at the top of a clean pull."
YouTube Link 2023-03-11T17:22Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Slow-Pull Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 The slow-pull clean is simply a clean in which the first pull is slowed significantly. Set the clean starting position tightly and push with the legs through the whole foot against the floor similarly to a squat. Move slowly from the floor to approximately mid-thighanywhere from 3-5 seconds. Maintain even balance over the whole foot and actively keep the bar as close to the legs as possible and maintain approximately the same back angle until"
YouTube Link 2023-03-05T00:50Z 147K followers, 11.1K engagements

"Greg Jerk [---] kg (397 lbs) Greg jerks [---] kg (397 lbs) Please subscribe to our channel http://www.youtube.com/subscription_centeradd_user=catalystathletics FREE Daily Weightlifting Workouts & Training Programs: http://www.catalystathletics.com/olympic-weightlifting-workouts/ Also follow Catalyst Athletics here: http://www.catalystathletics.com http://www.performancemenu.com http://www.americanweightliftingfilm.com http://www.facebook.com/catalystpm http://www.twitter.com/cathletics"
YouTube Link 2015-02-04T22:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Clean Rack Support Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ AKA Front rack support Front rack hold The clean rack support is a simple static exercise to strengthen the clean rack position and trunk for the clean. Set up a bar in a rack 2-3 inches below the height at which it would be when on your shoulders in a standing positionusually the same height youd use for squats. Place yourself under the bar in the clean rack position and pressurize and brace your trunk forcefully. Straighten the legs to lift the bar straight up and hold"
YouTube Link 2023-03-11T17:22Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Jerk Dip Depth - #jerk #splitjerk A common mistake is believing that a deeper dip will let you get more force into the bar. This doesnt work for [--] primary reasons: [--]. Its impossible to maintain the correct position past a certain depth meaning collapsing/shifting forward or sitting the hips back and dropping the chest. [--]. To maximize upward power we want to use the elastic rebound from the dipexcessive depth means a weaker position that makes braking slower meaning less elastic energy. If youre [--] tall [---] is your 10%. If youre [--] tall [--] is your 10%. Of course youre not going to jerk against a"
YouTube Link 2024-07-08T14:00Z 147K followers, 10.8K engagements

"Push The Bar Back - Don't Pull It In Ideas cues and instructions in weightlifting can be easily misunderstood especially with their most common source of distribution these days being social media with its many inherent problems and limitations. Critical details are changed or absent transforming a necessary action into something problematic. A lifter believes that theyre doing what theyre supposed to and doesnt realize its actually harming the execution of the lift. This is one of those things I see very often so hopefully this helps clear it up. #snatchtechnique #cleantechnique"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T14:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Clean to Jerk Rack Adjustment"
YouTube Link 2022-11-17T17:30Z 148K followers, 35.1K engagements

"Snatch Instability: It's Not Your Overhead Strength or Stability Are you trying everything to improve stability overhead in your snatches and getting absolutely nowhere Its probably because the issue isnt actually your receiving position. If youre able to stably overhead squat and snatch balance as much or more than you can snatch more overhead strength and stability work isnt going to solve your instability because the problem isnt the receiving positionits how youre getting to it. In order to diagnose the actual problem compare videos of yourself doing an overhead squat or snatch balance to"
YouTube Link 2023-08-28T14:23Z 148K followers, 51K engagements

"My Elbows Can't Go That High for the Snatch First before anyone even says it No. You are NOT trying to lift your elbows vertically. Aside from that being impossible for most people in terms of mobility your upper body will not be vertical at the top of the pull meaning that would require the elbows moving in front of the shoulders. We are pulling up toward the shoulders meaning it will also be a bit backward and a bit more backward because as you near max range your arms will begin externally rotating and the farther back youre leaned the less the elbows will bend theres a lot going on and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T15:00Z 149K followers, 18.4K engagements

"Block Clean High-Pull Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean High-Pull https://youtu.be/2Qv8pEnprpU The block clean high-pull is simply a clean high-pull performed with the bar starting on blocks. Higher blocks will emphasize power and aggression more and lower blocks can be used to train problem ranges like navigating the knees properly and maintaining posture. Set the starting position tightlyit should be identical to the position you would be in at that point in a pull from the floor. Push with the legs through the whole"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:33Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Slow-Pull Clean with No Jump Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 Clean with No Jump - https://youtu.be/IUSEDEqYrR8 The slow-pull clean with no jump is a clean in which the first pull is slowed significantly and the feet remain planted on the floor. It can be used to improve balance and posture in the pull and better leg drive through the finish. Set the clean starting position tightlyuse your receiving stance unless youre able to squat comfortably in your pulling stance. Push with the legs"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:37Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Fix Your Round Back in the Snatch & Clean Olympic Weightlifting Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ If you struggle to establish and maintain back extension in the pull of the snatch and clean listen up. Assuming youre actually trying to set your back properly your disgusting squishy back is caused by two possible factors: inadequate hip mobility and inadequate back strength. Hip immobility prevents the pelvis from rotating forward adequately to maintain the desired curve of the spine as you flex the hip in your starting position and pull. You can immediately improve the motion of"
YouTube Link 2022-07-25T17:22Z 147K followers, 101.1K engagements

"Catalyst Athletics Olympic Weightlifting 10-30-13 Weightlifting training footage of Catalyst weightlifters. Heather hang snatch Audra jerk Steve power clean Alyssa power clean Blake power clean + power jerk. http://www.catalystathletics.com http://www.facebook.com/catalystpm"
YouTube Link 2013-10-31T00:46Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Snatch - Stabilize in the Bottom Theres no need to bounce out of a snatch to recover like in the clean so dont be in a hurry to stand up before youre stable. Unless you unquestionably receive the bar perfectly settle in and stabilize at least briefly before standing. Magnifying instability by unnecessarily rushing the recovery is a stupid way to miss a lift. If you feel the bar abruptly move forward or backward significantly you may need to stand quickly and take a step to stay under it. Avoid this with proper balance through the lift and a more aggressive overhead position. The easiest way"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T14:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Leg Drive Timing In Snatch & Clean Pulls Olympic Weightlifting Technique In the snatch or clean pull or high-pull timing of the leg drive is important to train timing and force production in the pulls of the snatch and clean. A common mistake is quitting the leg drive immediately upon reaching the final extension of the knees and hips and dropping back to flat feet. Instead continue driving with the legs against the ground as long as the bar is still moving upward. In other words dont relax before the bar finishes ascendingbring your body down with the bar. In an actual snatch or clean the"
YouTube Link 2022-12-21T13:45Z 149K followers, 39.4K engagements

"Jerk: Connect the Bar to your Legs A lot more details on these two things obviously which you can find here: Jerk Rack - https://youtube.com/shorts/5cDQ0hKA0qg https://youtube.com/shorts/VmiedehVHvI https://youtube.com/shorts/VDRIxtZaNzY Bracing - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=fAnno4lXVZA https://youtube.com/shorts/tEQXE93Uccw Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T14:00Z 149K followers, 14.5K engagements

"Quit Bumping Your Cleans Forward"
YouTube Link 2022-11-21T20:07Z 147K followers, 30.6K engagements

"You Can't Learn in 20-Second Bites Remember that readingnot a tweet or an instagram caption but actual readingisnt just a way to view informationthe act itself bolsters your intelligence and ability to absorb analyze and assimilate information and transform it into knowledge. I realize this sounds like a spittle-blasting soapbox rant but quit letting media platforms determine your ability to learn and improve by telling you what to view. They have one purpose: showing you what makes them the most money. That means attention-capturing content which gets progressively briefer and stupider by"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T15:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Power Jerk Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Split Jerk - https://youtu.be/2GPA-cjUFnA The power jerk is the second most common style after the split jerk in competition and a frequently used training exercise even for lifters who split jerk. Stand with the heels approximately hip-width and the toes turned out with the weight balanced slightly more toward the heels but the full foot in contact with the floor. Hold the bar in the jerk rack positionbar in between the throat and highest point of the shoulders; shoulders"
YouTube Link 2023-02-04T22:45Z 148K followers, 69.2K engagements

"Leg Drive Makes Hip Extension Work Snatch & Clean Technique See these videos also: Leg Drive vs Leg Extension - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=eKx7O60U11w Vertical Leg Drive - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=K9QJm-Utav8 Vertical Line of Lifting - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Zi34Jk8WAcE In very simple terms we can think of the hips as creating speed and the legs as creating direction. We need powerful hip extension in the pulls of the snatch and clean but without vertical leg drive supporting it that extension just slams the hips forward into the bar. This means the bar swinging forward less"
YouTube Link 2023-04-17T15:00Z 149K followers, 52.5K engagements

"Hip Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean - https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 Dip Clean - https://youtu.be/1G4UDrmWusI The hip clean is a hang lift from a contrived positionin an actual clean the trunk will be approximately vertical when the bar is at the upper thigh rather than the shoulders still being over the bar as in this exercise. Note that this is not the same as a dip clean. Stand tall with the bar in your clean grip and hanging at arms length. Brace the trunk and ensure your balance is even over the whole foot."
YouTube Link 2023-02-19T22:56Z 149K followers, 27.2K engagements

"Jerk Rack Bar Placement More Details: Jerk Rack Position - https://youtu.be/6JHxmVqApMI Clean vs Jerk Rack - https://youtube.com/shorts/5cDQ0hKA0qg Relax Your Grip - https://youtube.com/shorts/VDRIxtZaNzY Shoulders Up - https://youtube.com/shorts/VmiedehVHvI If you cant keep the bar in place without your hands on the bar its not rackedyoure holding it. I see a lot of lifters with the bar on top of the shoulderseither because the bar is too far forward or the shoulders are too far back. The shoulder blades need to be protractedpushed forward. You CANNOT properly rack a bar with your shoulder"
YouTube Link 2025-10-06T14:00Z 148K followers, 35.8K engagements

"Clean Deadlift on Riser Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean Deadlift https://youtu.be/iCWAMA9Zeus AKA Deficit clean deadlift The clean deadlift on riser is simply a clean deadlift performed while standing on an elevated platform. Set the clean starting position tightlyit should be the same as from the floor but with more knee and hip flexion. In other words the same position but deeperdont simply hinge more at the hips. Push with the legs through the whole foot against the floor similarly to a squat. Maintain even"
YouTube Link 2023-03-11T17:22Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"One of the three cleans at 180kg world record holder Hampton Morris did in this session #clean"
YouTube Link 2025-05-31T19:45Z 148K followers, 20.5K engagements

"How to Dip Correctly for the Jerk Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ The jerk dip in Olympic weightlifting is a tricky motion for a lot of athletes because most of us are so accustomed to relying on the hips for athletic movement and the jerk is essentially all knees. The dip arguably influences the jerk more than any other element. When standing in the drive position imagine a vertical line running approximately through the bar hip and ankle. The goal is to keep these three points in that line throughout the dip and drive. This maintains the balance of the system over the foot"
YouTube Link 2018-08-27T10:00Z 147K followers, 43.2K engagements

"Shrug in Snatch & Clean Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://threads.net/catalystathletics"
YouTube Link 2024-08-19T14:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Better Technique Feels Worse This is one of many reasons that paying attention to the technique of supplemental exercise exercises like squats and pulls is so important. The way you perform those exercises doesnt just reinforce the skill element that you need for the Olympic lifts but it develops the underlying physical abilities that support the execution of those skills with heavy loads.A really great way to drive yourself completely insane with frustration is to continue trying to work on technical changes without adequate attention to all those supporting exercises and therefore"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T15:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Block Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean - https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 AKA Clean from blocks clean off blocks The primary purpose of block lifts is forcing a more aggressive and complete finish of the pull and a quicker turnover. Most commonly the lift is done with the bar starting at knee height but it can be positioned at any level to address whatever technical or performance needs desired. Higher blocks will emphasize power and aggression more and lower blocks can be used to train problem ranges like navigating"
YouTube Link 2023-02-04T22:45Z 147K followers, 23.2K engagements

"Jump-Pull-Snatch Complex for Better Leg Drive The obvious questions I expect: Is this too much time between reps and why straps (especially on only the pull and not the snatch) This is a bit over the [--] seconds between reps I generally like to seebut I think the pace is quick enough for it to still be plenty effective (and I know it is because weve seen great progress in terms of technique consistency and weights since employing the complex). The straps make sense here for two good reasons: First shes doing a lot volume and this reduces the abuse to her hands without negatively impacting"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T15:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Press in Snatch (Sots Press) Mobility Progression Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ The press in snatch (AKA Sots press) can be a useful tool for developing and maintaining mobility for the Olympic lifts and CrossFit as well as diagnosing the locations of mobility restrictions. Progression: Standing Box above parallel squat - vertical trunk then leaning forward Box below parallel squat - vertical trunk then leaning forward Squat with elevated heels Squat If youre very restricted begin from overhead each rep and progress to starting the reps from the bottom. Squeeze the upper"
YouTube Link 2018-04-02T07:00Z 147K followers, 99.2K engagements

"Snatch Instability - It's Not a Strength Problem Common culprits are: Jumping forward or backward Swinging the bar out Leaning the chest forward too much into the turnover Having the trunk too vertical in the receiving position Cutting the pull short especially leg drive And a slow or incomplete turnover In order to diagnose the actual problem compare videos of yourself doing an overhead squat or snatch balance to a snatch in which you have the instability youre trying to correct. Look at your squat position firstIs your stance the same Are your feet directly under you Are your legs and hips"
YouTube Link 2025-02-24T15:00Z 139K followers, [----] engagements

"Knees Will Not Block the Bar - Snatch & Clean Anything that positions or moves your shoulders behind the bar too soon will make the knees seem to be in the way like starting with the hips too low or starting to open the hips too early in the pull (not staying over long enough). Anything that moves the bar back too much too soon will have the same effect: Starting it too far back over the foot or pushing it back into the body more than whats necessary to just keep it close without dragging. If you have unusually long legs youll probably have to allow your back angle to shift more than a more"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T14:30Z 147K followers, 24.9K engagements

"Avoid These Grip Mistakes in the Snatch & Clean How to Hook Grip - https://youtu.be/MdxwM5JTDuo Hook Grip Feels Weak - https://youtube.com/shorts/zaXb96ykKAo How to grip the bar is one of those fundamental things like squat stance or bracing the trunk that too often gets skipped over or is taught in breathtakingly silly ways so I just want to get this on record for those of you are too embarrassed to ask. To help get the hand/fingers into a better position push the webbing between the thumb and forefinger into the bar and start wrapping the hand pulling with a little tension to help get the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T14:00Z 147K followers, 12.3K engagements

"Golden Grip Get 10% off with the code CATALYST at goldengrip.com. Ill be back with more info on my actual training program as I go. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://www.youtube.com/@greg-everett weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean jerk catalyst athletics greg Everett crossfit weightlifting"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T15:30Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"How to Use Visualization for Athletic Performance & Confidence See more of my videos on similar topics here - https://www.catalystathletics.com/video/section/15/Mental/ Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://www.youtube.com/@greg-everett weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean jerk catalyst athletics"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T16:15Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Learn & Train the Bounce in the Clean for Better Recoveries Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ Help support my free content - https://www.patreon.com/catalystathletics To maximize your ability to recover learn to use and train the bounce out of the clean and front squat. The bounce is the combination of [--] elements: the stretch-shortening reflex of the leg musculature the elastic rebound of the bar and to a lesser extent the literal bounce of the upper legs off the lower legs. This allows greater speed and less effort in the recovery which means more energy and confidence for the"
YouTube Link 2019-07-08T07:00Z 147K followers, 19.1K engagements

"How to Quit Hitting Your Pubic Bone When You Snatch Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ The only sensible solution to avoiding the pain of hitting your pubic bone when you snatch is to stop hitting your pubic bone when you snatch. Being tougher and just dealing with it is a stupid plan. And wearing snatch diapers is even worse. Thats akin to being upset that it hurts every time you hit yourself in the head with a hammer and deciding the best solution is to wear a helmet. More importantly youre literally wearing padded shorts. I shouldnt have to say any more on that. Read more"
YouTube Link 2018-06-27T07:00Z 148K followers, 53.2K engagements

"Jump Training for Olympic Weightlifting Throw in one of these exercises in a session 1-3 days/week. Generally I prefer to program jump work on the heavier days with squatting. All of these can be done for 3-5 sets of 3-5 reps For back squat jumps load 20-25% of back squat. For concentric quarter squat jumps load 50-80% of back squat. Dont exceed weight that allows you to actually jumpremember we want power. You can find more jump exercisesand full length videos with more info on thesein my free library at https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/section/16/Jumping-Plyometrics/ Get Olympic"
YouTube Link 2025-02-13T15:00Z 139K followers, [----] engagements

"Dip Power Clean Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Power Clean - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=YG8M_-11C2A The dip power clean helps train better leg drive bar-body interaction balance and turnover aggression for the clean. Note that this is not the same as a hip power clean. Stand tall with the bar in your clean grip hanging at arms length and actively push it against the body. Brace the trunk and ensure your balance is even over the whole foot. Bend at the knees only with a vertical trunk just as you would for a jerk keeping"
YouTube Link 2023-03-05T00:50Z 147K followers, 11.4K engagements

"Quit Repeating Your PRs Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://threads.net/catalystathletics weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean jerk catalyst athletics greg Everett crossfit PR PB training train strategy increase improve plan program weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean jerk catalyst"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T15:01Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"What is Full Squat Depth The Olympic Back & Front Squat Find Your Squat Stance - https://youtube.com/shorts/7_ufAqtZ9rQ Yes this is specifically for an Olympic squat used by weightlifters. Im not suggesting all athletes or people need or should always squat to this depth. Theres likely to be That One Guy whos about to tell me that theres actually no research showing squatting with a rounded lower back is dangerous so Ill just say this preemptively: Squat however you want and those of us with many years of experience as lifters and coaches will be intelligent enough to put that experience to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T15:15Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Catalyst Athletics Olympic Weightlifting 11-28-13 Weightlifting training footage of Catalyst weightlifters. Alyssa snatch Adam snatch Audra hang snatch Steve clean & jerk Jes snatch Heather snatch. http://www.catalystathletics.com http://www.facebook.com/catalystpm"
YouTube Link 2013-11-28T01:56Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Clean & Jerk Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library - https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ The clean & jerk is the second of the two liftsthe snatch and the clean & jerkcontested in the sport of weightlifting (AKA Olympic weightlifting). The athlete lifts the barbell first from the floor to the shoulders and then from the shoulders to overhead. Jerk implies the lifters chosen competitive jerk style which is most commonly the split jerk. With a clean-width grip (hands half a fist to a fist-width outside the shoulders) set the starting position tightlyfeet approximately"
YouTube Link 2023-01-31T21:23Z 148K followers, 22K engagements

"Does Your Dedication Match Your Goals I hate to sound like a disappointed father. but if you say you want to do it then do it. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://www.youtube.com/@greg-everett weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean jerk catalyst athletics greg Everett crossfit dedication"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T15:15Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Back Squat - Push Press Behind the Neck Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library - https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Back Squat - https://youtu.be/Akd5xmZlsvg Perform a back squat with your hands in your jerk grip width. Accelerate maximally from the bottom all the way through the top immediately driving the bar up off the shoulders and completing a push press. This is a way to encourage more upright squat recovery posture and better acceleration. It can be used as a warm-up for back squats especially when jerks or push presses are in the same session or taken"
YouTube Link 2023-01-30T22:46Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"You Can't Learn in 20-Second Bites Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://threads.net/catalystathletics"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T15:01Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Clean Long Pull Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Muscle Clean - https://youtu.be/vO5JVdcY1jg AKA Muscle clean muscle clean with no contact The clean long pull is a muscle clean in which the bar does not make contact with the body on the way up to further emphasize upper body strength. Note that some coaches and athletes consider this the default execution of the muscle clean. Set your clean starting position and push with the legs against the floor through the whole foot similarly to a squat maintaining approximately the"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:37Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Upper Body is Just Extra to Keep the Bar Close There will always be at least a little horizontal force at the top of the pullits extremely difficult to avoid it completely unless you avoid contact which is a bigger problem. The key is doing everything you can to maximize the bars upward acceleration and minimize any slowing down from the poor mechanics resulting from excessive distance between the bar and body. This does NOT mean being less explosive with the hipsit means directing that explosiveness correctly. Thats done by being balanced keeping the bar as close to the legs as possible"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T15:01Z 147K followers, [---] engagements

"Do You Need to Fix Bent Arms in the Snatch or Clean Arm bend in the lifts isnt a simple issue in terms of either cause or correction. This should at least help you start figuring out whether or not you need to stress about your arms. Remember that there is no fix for arm bend that works in all cases. If youre not addressing the actual cause youll never succeed no matter how creative the cues or complex the corrective drill. Invest your time in diagnosis early on and youll save a ton more time in the long run. #armbend #earlyarmbend #snatch #snatchtechnique #clean #cleantechnique"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T14:01Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"No Tricks Needed to Avoid the Knees Olympic Weightlifting One of the oddities of weightlifting instruction to me is the focus on actively moving the knees back out of the way of the bar during the pull of the snatch and clean. The premise of it assumes that the knees are these independent entities not attached to the rest of the body whose sole quest is disruption of the bar path and therefore must be actively forced to submit to your will. This usually means pushing them too far back and leaning too far over the bar in the first pull which then creates problems for the rest of the lift. But"
YouTube Link 2023-11-13T15:00Z 147K followers, 37.8K engagements

"Segment Power Clean (Pause Power Clean) Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Power Clean - https://youtu.be/YG8M_-11C2A AKA Pause power clean The segment power clean is a power clean with one or more pauses on the way up. Set the clean starting position and brace the trunk tightly. Push with the legs through the whole foot against the floor similarly to a squat. Maintain even balance over the whole foot and actively keep the bar as close to the legs as possible. Stop and hold in the first pause position for 1-3 seconds ensuring"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:45Z 147K followers, 10.1K engagements

"Stomping & Early Foot Lift in the Snatch & Clean Internet people love arguing about foot movement and claiming there to be One True Way. Seems like an odd argument to make when world records continue to be set with a variety of foot movement styles but thats just my silly rational side talking. You need to find the method that reliably produces the best results for YOUand then you need to develop that method until its technically sound. The bottom line is that you need to: 1) Adequately accelerate the bar up with proper leg/hip effort/timing 2) Position your feet properly for a sound stable"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T15:01Z 147K followers, 18.3K engagements

"Clean Segment Pull Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean Pull - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=xx8WkFrST2Y AKA Pause clean pull The clean segment pull is a clean pull with one or more pauses on the way up. Set the clean starting position and brace the trunk tightly. Push with the legs through the whole foot against the floor similarly to a squat. Maintain even balance over the whole foot and actively keep the bar as close to the legs as possible. Stop and hold in the first pause position for 1-3 seconds ensuring proper"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:46Z 147K followers, 15.1K engagements

"Better Bracing: Expand Your Ribs Sideways I think bracing might be one of the hardest things to teach and it gets even harder because theres so much disagreement on what works best. Always keep the purpose in the forefront of your mind: To make the trunk rigid to transmit force as completely as possible and prevent injury.* If youre locking your trunk in actively and forcefully and its not compressing or bending as you lift youre doing fine. Dont overthink it. *It should be noted for thoroughness that aside from the mechanical purpose bracing actually improves the nervous systems ability to"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T15:01Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Jerk Arm Push Timing If youre just getting started with the Olympic lifts dont stress too much about this precise timingat this point you can just think of it as pushing when youre completing the drive. Once you have a decent grasp of the jerk start paying attention to how it feelsyoure trying to dial in your timing so that you consistently feel the bar moving at maximal speed with minimal resistance as the arms punch. #jerkdrive #dipanddrive #jerkdipanddrive #jerk #splitjerk #jerktechnique #splitjerktechnique #weightlifting #olympicweightlifting #weightliftingtechnique"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T14:01Z 148K followers, [----] engagements

"Tamara Block Power Clean [---] kg Tamara power cleaning [---] kg (242 lbs) from the blocks at mid-thigh"
YouTube Link 2011-10-13T21:00Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"RDL Pulls RDL - https://youtu.be/_U9KjljQyd0 Snatch Pull - https://youtu.be/G1QygZ3Kd3w Clean Pull - https://youtu.be/xx8WkFrST2Y There are two main possible reasons to use these: First which is why Adelle is using them here is as a temporary substitute for pulls while avoiding a degree of knee flexion thats problematic because of injury pain or similar in the legs and/or hips. Second is just adding the pull finish to RDLs youre already doing in your program to get more training and practice of the extension for the snatch and cleanthis includes aspects like balance leg drive and keeping the"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T14:01Z 148K followers, 15.2K engagements

"Clean Grip Width - What Hand Placement Works Best Thanks to @allthingsgym for the competition videos. Wider Benefits Higher contact point (easier bar-body interaction) Quicker turnover Less distance to lift/get under bar Bar naturally closer in turnover Easier to maintain good posture in squat Wider Drawbacks Harder first pull Possibly less secure rack position Narrower Benefits Easier first pull Possibly more secure rack position Narrower Drawbacks Longer distance to lift/get under bar Lower contact point (harder bar-body interaction) Slower turnover Harder to keep bar close in turnover"
YouTube Link 2026-01-05T15:15Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Clean-Jerk Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean https://youtu.be/oQIaWLrB318 Split Jerk - https://youtu.be/2GPA-cjUFnA AKA Clean into jerk The clean-jerk is a hybrid exercise that combines the clean and jerk into a single movement. Note that this is not the same thing as a clean & jerk which is two distinct movements. Perform a clean making sure to rack it with as close to a full grip as youre able to and accelerate up through the squat recovery as much as possible. Continue driving up through the squat at maximal speed"
YouTube Link 2023-03-11T17:22Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"The Missing Piece of the Clean Turnover The part of the turnover that goes most overlooked and causes crashing and slow turnovers and insecure rack positions. Turnover Drills - https://youtube.com/shorts/QLDEeSXAQec Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://threads.net/catalystathletics"
YouTube Link 2025-07-12T17:01Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Clean Shrug Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean Pull https://youtu.be/xx8WkFrST2Y AKA High-hang clean pull Standing tall with the bar hanging in your clean grip and even balance over the whole foot bend the knees and hips slightly then push vertically with the legs to extend the body completely and accelerate the bar maximally just as you would at the top of a clean pull. Extend the entire body approximately verticallydont try to mimic the hyperextension of the hips we would have in an actual clean. As the legs and hips"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:33Z 147K followers, 18.9K engagements

"Get Proper Bar Contact in the Snatch Olympic Weightlifting Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ In the snatch the bar should remain as close to the legs as possible during the pull and then come into full contact with the hips as the trunk reaches approximately vertical. If youre having trouble getting the bar to contact or contacting effectively this is for you. The primary influences for contact are the most basic elements of any liftbalance and posture. Balance over the whole foot and a posture that keeps the shoulder joint close to above the bar rather than significantly in"
YouTube Link 2022-07-05T23:15Z 148K followers, 135.6K engagements

"Jerk - Start with your Head Back Pressure against the throat and the fear of hitting the chin often cause athletes to position the bar too far forward in the rackperched precariously on the shoulders or even supported mostly by the arms. Were not talking about arching the upper back which reduces stability and rigidity during the dip & drive. Your trunk itself shouldnt change positionyoure just effectively widening the space on top of it. Often athletes are thinking of ribs down or similar cues to brace which tends to encourage more of a hollow position with the head forward and chin down."
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T14:01Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Jerk Dip Depth Strength vs Elastic Jerk - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hF2SlVSWy5s How to Choose Jerk Dip Style - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=9UpeXbtk4IA The basic rule for depth in the jerk dip is 10% of your height. This can be adjusted a bit either way to best suit your jerk style. A more elastic jerk may use a slightly shallower dip and a more strength-dependent jerk may need a slightly deeper dip. Just remember that deeper doesnt necessarily mean you can drive betterToo deep and youll struggle to maintain your position and balance and to stop quickly enough in the bottom meaning"
YouTube Link 2025-02-19T15:01Z 139K followers, [----] engagements

"Olympic Weightlifting 10-23-14 - Snatch Back Squat Jerk Snatch Pull on Riser Jes snatch Alyssa back squat Audra jerk Jes snatch pull on riser Alyssa snatch pull on riser Danielle snatch Please subscribe to our channel http://www.youtube.com/subscription_centeradd_user=catalystathletics Also follow Catalyst Athletics here: http://www.catalystathletics.com http://www.performancemenu.com http://www.americanweightliftingfilm.com http://www.facebook.com/catalystpm http://www.twitter.com/cathletics"
YouTube Link 2014-10-23T17:32Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"How to Tape Your Thumbs for Olympic Weightlifting This one actually is pretty important. Make sure you use elastic taperegular athletic tape doesnt allow your thumb to bend and can cause sprains at the base of the thumb and/or wrist as a result. Some lifters like wrapping more times than this I find it not only not helpful but too bulky and limiting of thumb mobility for a secure grip plus you spend more money on tape. If you have trouble with your tape slipping use good tape (Jaybird & Mais - http://bit.ly/4mGU4ti) and use pre-tape adhesive spray (eg Mueller - http://bit.ly/42MHjWG). If you"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T14:01Z 148K followers, 11.5K engagements

"Dip Clean Pull Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean Pull https://youtu.be/xx8WkFrST2Y Standing tall in your clean pulling stance with even balance over the whole foot bend the knees only with the trunk vertical just as you would for a jerk dip keeping the bar hanging in long arms and against the body then immediately push vertically with the legs through the whole foot to extend the body completely and accelerate the bar maximally just as you would at the top of a clean pull. Extend the entire body approximately"
YouTube Link 2023-03-11T17:22Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Clean-Jerk - All Aggression No And Im 99% sure I got these from Bob Morris in the late 2000s and the only other coach I was aware of early on who used them was Ursula Garza so hat-tip to two of my favorite coaches for it. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://threads.net/catalystathletics"
YouTube Link 2024-10-18T14:00Z 147K followers, 20.3K engagements

"Floating Clean Pull Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean Pull https://youtu.be/xx8WkFrST2Y The floating clean pull is a clean pull in which the bar is brought as close to the floor as possible without touching between reps. Set the clean starting position tightly and push with the legs through the whole foot against the floor similarly to a squat. Maintain even balance over the whole foot and actively keep the bar as close to the legs as possible and maintain approximately the same back angle until the bar is past the"
YouTube Link 2023-03-05T00:50Z 147K followers, 18.1K engagements

"Shrug in the Snatch & Clean Olympic Weightlifting Technique Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ Through years of miscommunication misunderstanding misrepresentation and plenty of plain-old terrible coaching the issue of shrugging in the snatch and clean has become a confusing topic for no good reason. Lets get it sorted out so we can worry about more important things in life. The first mistake is thinking about the shrug as if its a distinct isolated motion in an otherwise fluid continuous lift. The second mistake is envisioning a maximal shrugging motion with protractionthe"
YouTube Link 2022-06-02T00:15Z 147K followers, 84.5K engagements

"Are You Over The Bar Snatch & Clean Technique Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ You know youre supposed to stay over the bar in the pull and you know what its supposed to look like but you cant feel if you arehow can you tell Easy The arms and shoulder create a pendulumthe weight wants to hang directly below the shoulders. If the shoulders are in front of the bar the bar wants to move forward away from the body; if the shoulders are behind the bar it wants to move backward into the body. Assuming youre balanced over the feet if you feel the bar trying to pull away from you you"
YouTube Link 2020-06-18T12:15Z 147K followers, 40.6K engagements

"Snatch Turnover Speed Weightlifting Technique Primer Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ There are a number of possible factors contributing to a slow snatch turnover and Ill talk about other exercises for specific issues later but the tall snatch is the go-to for the turnover in general because it addresses mechanics timing speed aggression and precision. Its also a perfect technique primer because loading is naturally limited so we can get a good volume of work to transfer to subsequent snatches without incurring significant fatigue. Immediately before your snatch session do 3-6"
YouTube Link 2020-12-21T13:00Z 147K followers, 52K engagements

"Clean Segment Deadlift on Riser Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean Deadlift https://youtu.be/iCWAMA9Zeus AKA Pause clean deadlift on riser deficit clean segment deadlift The clean segment deadlift on riser is a clean deadlift with one or more pauses on the way up while standing on an elevated platform. Set the clean starting position tightlyit should be the same as from the floor but with more knee and hip flexion. In other words the same back angle but deeperdont simply hinge more at the hips. Push with the legs"
YouTube Link 2023-03-11T17:22Z 149K followers, [---] engagements

"Heels Rising Early in Snatch or Clean Pull Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ A common instruction is to remain flat-footed as long as possible through the pull of the snatch and clean typically until reaching approximately the power position in which the trunk is vertical and knees in their farthest position forward. This is a good general rule but its by no means absolutely necessary and violation of it does not necessary indicate an error needing correction. My rule regarding whether or not the heels rising off the floor prior to the power position needs to be fixed is simple:"
YouTube Link 2019-11-11T11:30Z 147K followers, 17.9K engagements

"Lower Abs for Better #Jerk Dip & Drive Bracing the trunk is the most fundamental skill in lifting and also one of the hardest for a lot of people to master. Ive yet to find a way to teach it that works universallyeveryone understands the related ideas differently and has varying troubles executing. This is one Ive seen work the most consistently for the jerk when an athlete is weak in the dip and that sensation shuts off the drive. Join on of my online training groups and Ill give you coaching feedback like this. New training cycles start September 30th Free 7-day trial at"
YouTube Link 2024-09-25T14:01Z 147K followers, 15.3K engagements

"Flat-Footed Clean Pull Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ Clean Pull - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=xx8WkFrST2Y The flat-footed clean pull is simply a clean pull in which the feet remain flat at the top rather than the heels rising. Note that a flat-footed pull is NOT just a fast deadliftit still has the same scoop or double knee bend motion of a pull because of the vertically oriented leg drive. Set the clean starting position tightly and push with the legs through the whole foot against the floor similarly to a squat."
YouTube Link 2023-02-19T22:56Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Elbows Up & Out - Snatch & Clean with Oleksiy Torokhtiy This motion has been the subject of a lot of argument and in my experience it all stems from people misunderstanding what exactly is (should be) happening. First: This is part of your movement DOWN under the barit is not part of the effort to move the bar up. Second: Your elbows dont actually move straight upthey move approximately in line with your trunk i.e. toward your shoulders. Since your trunk will be leaned backward at the top of the extension this is not vertical. They will also start moving back as they near the top both because"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T14:01Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Jerk & Push Press - Push the Bar Back Pushing the bar back immediately keeps it above the body instead of in front of it and allows the arms to push it into position even as momentum from the legs drops off. More often lifters allow the bar to move forward off the shoulders and keep the elbows forward and inward. That initial motion and arm position guarantees failure with any real resistance and in the jerk at best means instability and more likely a pressout or a complete miss. Imagine pushing the bar back along the line of the forearms in the rack position and spreading the elbows as you"
YouTube Link 2025-02-22T15:01Z 139K followers, [----] engagements

"Curl The Wrists in the Snatch & Clean Full-length video - https://youtu.be/KvKTSubFSrM Ill repeat it again there are exceptions to every rule. There are elite lifters who curl their wrists through nearly the entire pull and theyre doing fine. This isnt the detail thats going to make you great or keep you from being greatbut its one of many that will contribute. Does it hurt to ALSO flex your wrists if youre doing the rest to keep the bar close Yes potentially. Its a weak point in the chain that may extend as you accelerate meaning less of that leg and hip force youre generating is transmitted"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T16:01Z 149K followers, 10.7K engagements

"Upright Squatting Only For Short Legs Anytime I encourage squatting with the knees and hips together instead of sitting the hips back first invariably one or more very angry lurkers will tell me that only short-legged Asian lifters can squat that way so lets clear this up. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA"
YouTube Link 2025-02-05T23:50Z 147K followers, [----] engagements

"Push Press Olympic Weightlifting Exercise Library Exercise Library - https://www.catalystathletics.com/exercises/ AKA Power press The push press is an effective supplementary exercise for the jerk that trains the same dip and drive timing of the transition from leg drive to push with the arms upper body mechanics for the push under the jerk and builds upper body strength. Stand with the heels approximately hip-width and the toes turned out with the weight balanced slightly more toward the heels but the full foot in contact with the floor and the bar in the jerk rack positionbetween the throat"
YouTube Link 2023-04-10T23:48Z 147K followers, 65.4K engagements

"Clean Turnover Drills for Bigger Cleans Olympic Weightlifting See these drills in my exercise library for more info: Rack Delivery - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=dqPvGYaVnhA Tall Muscle Clean - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=rebjWdAlVjA Tall Clean - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=X9ckJS9LSug A smooth delivery to a secure rack position is critical for successful cleans. The bar and shoulders need to be close and have momentum continuing to bring them together. An active pull of the elbows up and out accelerates the body down and preserves more of the bars upward speed to achieve this."
YouTube Link 2023-04-03T12:45Z 147K followers, 62.1K engagements

"Don't Clean Like A Baby Rack Position - https://youtube.com/shorts/5cDQ0hKA0qg Clean Turnover Drills - https://youtube.com/shorts/QLDEeSXAQec Note that this is NOT about mobility or a lack thereof Its about appropriate grip width and a sound rack position and a reminder that you need to work hard and remain aggressive at all points of the cleanincluding the turnover and receipt. You cant just pull up and then fall down and hope things magically work themselves out for your benefit. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world -"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T15:01Z 147K followers, 17.1K engagements

"Power Position in Snatch & Clean Olympic Weightlifting Technique Please share & subscribe https://bit.ly/2Z20hpZ Ive been told theres quite a fuss online lately over the power position so Im going to share my thoughts and then leave again. First is it the best term for the position Probably not but its been common usage for at least a couple decades and to try to change it would be futile and totally unnecessary so lets focus on what matters: why the position is important enough to even have a name. The simplest way to think of the power position is as the end of the scoopthe point at which"
YouTube Link 2022-08-22T11:45Z 148K followers, 93.9K engagements

"Don't Weaken Your Snatch Overhead with This Mistake The best way is the one that reliably produces the best results for each lifter. The most important fact is that YOU need to lift the way that works best for YOU rather than forcing yourself do something someone else says is The One True Way. especially when there is no shortage of evidence to contradict such a way exists. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T16:44Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Internal or External Rotation Overhead in the Snatch See the full video here - https://youtu.be/6gdH3Uv3Q-c This topic generates a lot of silly claims emotions and other nonsense that completely ignores entirely observable facts. The most important fact is that YOU need to lift the way that works best for YOU rather than forcing yourself do something someone else says is The One True Way. especially when there is no shortage of evidence to contradict it. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T15:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"How to Use Visualization for Athletic Performance & Confidence Full Video - https://youtu.be/VNHyV9rHSwk See more of my videos on similar topics here - https://www.catalystathletics.com/video/section/15/Mental/ Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://www.youtube.com/@greg-everett weightlifting Olympic"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T16:15Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Curl The Wrists in the Snatch & Clean Ill repeat it again there are exceptions to every rule. There are elite lifters who curl their wrists through nearly the entire pull and theyre doing fine. This isnt the detail thats going to make you great or keep you from being greatbut its one of many that will contribute. Does it hurt to ALSO flex your wrists if youre doing the rest to keep the bar close Yes potentially. Its a weak point in the chain that may extend as you accelerate meaning less of that leg and hip force youre generating is transmitted to the bar. Is this guaranteed to happen and is"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T16:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Cue to Fix Missing Snatch / Clean / Jerk Forward Bring the Bar to Yourself - https://youtube.com/shorts/kZnOFDBMZ9Y There are a lot of possible causes and combinations that cause forward imbalance and misses meaning theres no single best fix. However this cue can address a lot of the possible causes indirectly and allow your body to recalibrate itself surprisingly well. You can find my full video library to help diagnose and correct (more easily searchable better organized etc than directly on YouTube) here - https://www.catalystathletics.com/media/video/ Get Olympic weightlifting programming"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T15:15Z 149K followers, 11.9K engagements

"Age is Not Just a Number If you insist on considering age just a number fine: Its a number that measures how close to death you are. This video may seem to be a bit far afield for those of you who want strictly Olympic weightlifting content but it isnt. Your training and competition dont take place in a vacuum. This is not theoretical mathematicsthis is life. The sooner you recognize your training as one element of a complex system the sooner you can begin refining that system and producing better results and enjoying the experience more. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T15:01Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Quit Repeating Your PRs Always aim for that [--] kg PR firstif you can do more that day youll be able to follow that PR with another one a few kg higher. In some cases you can aim for more if you know with near certainty youre good for it. This is more common with strength lifts like squats. Often in your training cycle leading into a testing day your numbers will be such that its nearly guaranteed youll hit a big PR. In these cases feel free to go for it. Just dont get too greedy. If you cant honestly tell yourself you have 99% or more confidence in making a certain weight be more conservative."
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T15:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Finish the Pull After Contact To head off the predictable comment on this one Im not telling you to pull too longIm telling you that you need to pull enough. And no when I say slide up the body I dont mean dragging it so hard youre exfoliating or trying to push it into your skeleton I mean light continuous contact as it moves up rather than bouncing off a single point. Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T15:01Z 149K followers, 10.7K engagements

"Intentions. Not Expectations in Olympic Weightlifting If you're looking for more mental toughness/resilience/productivity/etc info you can check out my book Tough (in print digital & audio) - https://www.becomingtough.com/ Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://threads.net/catalystathletics weightlifting"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T15:01Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Intentions not Expectations in Olympic Weightlifting Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world - https://www.catalystathletics.com/train/ Also follow me here: https://www.catalystathletics.com https://www.instagram.com/catalystathletics/ https://www.tiktok.com/@catalystathletics https://www.facebook.com/GregEverettCA https://threads.net/catalystathletics weightlifting Olympic weightlifting snatch clean jerk catalyst athletics greg Everett crossfit mind mindset mental control mental toughness resilience weightlifting Olympic weightlifting"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T15:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Jerk Dip - Smooth Start Optimal dip speed is a function of your natural physical traitsmore explosive = quicker/shallower dip and less explosive = slower/deeper dip. But in any case the initiation of the dip should be smooth enough to maintain connection of the bar and body rather than so abrupt that it creates separation. Dip Speed - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hF2SlVSWy5s Dip Depth - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=nBpRbvtJ2qk Find What's Best for You - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=9UpeXbtk4IA Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T15:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements

"Jerk Dip - Smooth Start Optimal dip speed is a function of your natural physical traitsmore explosive = quicker/shallower dip and less explosive = slower/deeper dip. But in any case the initiation of the dip should be smooth enough to maintain connection of the bar and body rather than so abrupt that it creates separation. Dip Speed - https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hF2SlVSWy5s Dip Depth - https://youtube.com/shorts/DdxKXQmh6lE Find What's Best for You - https://youtube.com/shorts/-5rrV95IQ-Q Get Olympic weightlifting programming that's been used by over [------] athletes around the world -"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T15:00Z 149K followers, 10.2K engagements

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