Another Snatch Critique

[burghardt]

Hi everyone! I've been stuck at a bodyweight snatch for a few months now and would appreciate a good critique. I feel really slow and am just not getting how pulling myself under the bar should feel. Here goes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U1FHT8idCw

Lots of great discussion on this forum and I'm happy to become a part of it.

[glennpendlay]

The most obvious thing is the early arm bend. Its not terrible but its there. Some people can get away with this and still get a great hip extension and speed going under, I dont think you are one of those people. Concentrate on extending the hips at the top, and letting the arms stay loose a little longer.

glenn

[burghardt]

Thanks, that makes sense. I do tend to rush to get to the power position. I will work on that and also leg strength which I'm sorely lacking.

Thanks again!

[burghardt]

Does this look more on the right track?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrT6AgqDBZk

I made sure to tighten my lats more and changed my grip a bit. By the way, the colored bumpers are holding up great.

[glennpendlay]

better... hips could come through more, but, definately better with the arms.