I have been stressing to my students recently the importance of having a quick, explosive hip-drive. Waiting longer to hinge, and, trying to minimize the time spent between hinge and snap. (Not to be confused with bend and snap, folks). ;)
During a short snatch practice last night, I realized my hip drive was much slower in snatches than in swings, and worked to speed that up - with great results, of course! Wait longer to hinge, and make it quick! PULL hips back, rather than just letting them hinge naturally. Snap quickly, rather than having a pause at the bottom... and your snatches WILL be more powerful. Moving the same amount of weight the same distance more quickly is an increase in force. And that's a good thing. :)
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Excellent stuff -- I like math and physics, so in my book F = ma.
Increase acceleration (i.e., quicker), increase force.
Take care, Faizal
Hey Nik,
I'll definitely have to put your theory to practice on my next round of snatches!
I must say, I'm a bit confused about the Reese Witherspoon photo though....
Nice reminder, Nikki, thanks. Timely, too, as I was working on my snatches today. :)
Spence... the "bend and snap" from Legally Blonde. :)
Oh, okay....You'll have to pardon my lack of Legally Blond knowledge!
Great post....I totally agree. I have noticed that in myself when I swings and snatch. My swing is much better than my snatch in terms of hip snappiness!
Is snappiness a word?
:)
When my hips are fast my snatches are much better. Get piece Nikki:)
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