Snatch Pull Vs. Clean Pull

While many of the principles with respect to force production are similar in the Snatch Pull and the Clean Pull there are also some noteworthy difference in how the pulls develop. Below are factors that influence the differences in the mechanics of the Snatch and Clean Pull.

Grip width in the Snatch is wider than the Clean.
Relatively speaking, Clean weights are 20 - 25% heavier than Snatch weights.
The Acceleration of the bar begins more gradually in the Snatch and ends with 10-15% greater Velocity than the Clean.
The “fixation” height or the height at which the bar is stabilized in the catch positions is 25-30% higher in the Snatch than in the Clean

Here is how we account for these differences….

Strength training, Olympic WeightliftingLeah RhodesSeptember 12, 2015Snatch, Clean, Snatch Pull, Clean Pull, Clean & Jerk, Technique, Weightlifting, California Strength

Receiving The Clean

Catching a clean correctly can be broken down into three elements that need to be addressed separately. They are: Mobility, the Finish and Meeting the Bar.

Olympic WeightliftingLeah RhodesJune 10, 2015Clean, Clean & Jerk, Receiving the bar, Technique, Weightlifting, California Strength, Coaching, Weightlifting Technique, olympic weight lifting