Full speed & slo-mo.

How's my bar path?

I tend to fail snatch by losing the bar forward in the hole and those times it feels forward in the turnover too. I've been addressing my start position (got into a bad habit of looking down and likely not extending my back in the setup) & trying to focus on not bumping the bar out with my hips. Hopefully speed under the bar comes with time & confidence.

Current snatch PB is 75kg.

Training history is almost a decade of powerlifting, CrossFit since 2020 and a focus on WL since Nov last year. First WL comp I just hit powers, second WL comp a few weeks ago I hit 72/110. Only fail was my third snatch, 76, which I lost forward.

I should be able to start accessing in person technique coaching soon, when the WL classes (with a WL coach, Eddie Halstead) at the gym change times to ones I can make.

As a sort of response to my previous post here, I would like to announce, albeit with a slight delay, that on April 2, 2025, Karlos officially announced that he will participate in the European Championship in Moldova and is expected to lift in his new category – up to 96 kg. In recent days, various information has circulated regarding the health status of Karlos Nasar. To clarify, I would like to present the facts.

1. After undergoing an MRI, it was determined that Karlos has a torn labrum in his shoulder – an injury that likely occurred during one of the Bundesliga competitions before the Olympics. Subsequently, he consulted two specialists from Germany, who had differing opinions on the best way to recover.
2. The first doctor recommended surgery, followed by a recovery period of 6 to 9 months.
3. The second firmly opposed surgical intervention and suggested intensive physiotherapy, conditioning exercises, and massages for optimal recovery. After being assured by the second doctor that recovery could proceed successfully without surgery, the option for surgical intervention was dismissed.
4. According to his recommendations, Karlos was to follow this regimen for at least 12 weeks, which meant he would miss the European Championship.
5. But as we all know, Karlos Nasar has repeatedly proven his incredible ability to recover faster than expected. Driven by his extraordinary will to win and unwavering spirit, he felt ready and decided to face yet another challenge. Despite the limited time for competitive preparation, Karlos does not compromise and trains hard.

I am having trouble with my clean - I am shorting my extension and making contact with the bar mid-thigh. Any cues or drills to help??

Down sets at 100kg. Hoping this is a final warm up and not an opener for State (OK) in May!

Hit a PR today of 80kg (I am 70kg). I started doing cleans around 2 months ago and have been making pretty steady progress. Now that I want to start progressing into heavier weight, I would like to start really dialing in my form. Advice is appreciated! Thanks yall!

PR comp snatch PR total Wanted 150 C&J, but missed the first clean at 146 forward. Stupid mistake. Took 146 again for a Total PR

Critiques welcome.

Novice here. Is the thumb tape more for protection or grip?

This picture is full of LEGENDS from my era. 56kg body weight. Warming up for a nationals.

BW 57

Been doing this a couple months but want to do it better!

Looking for feedback 🏋️

Wisconsin Spring Open

131& a clutch 169 to secure his QT. 110kg class.

Now my 2nd lifter qualifying to the American Open.

Onwards to Daytona!

very new to learning any types of olympic lifts, this is 50kg for 3x3. if it even matters, is this disproportionately light? my back squat pr is 115. should i program different rep ranges? any advice is awesome, like for example i noticed myself landing on my toes for the first rep, is that bad?

I’m a powerlifter, not a weightlifter, but figured I would have more luck asking on this sub. Looking for heels to squat in but I find the normal 0.75inches to be too high.

I know the savaleos and adidas powerlifts are both 0.5inches, but I’ve read that neither of them are really ideal for heavy squats because the sole can be pretty squishy unfortunately. Wondering if there are any better options out there.

Feel free to say anything to him, he's always reading the commentaries and posts...

I feel like I’m doing this wrong

I feel like I’m catching the bar awkwardly and going forward. I’m also feeling like my arms are too slow to get under the bar. I’m trying to perfect my squat clean, would love some tips.

I came across a video of Eoin Murphy from Sika Strength coaching Zack Telander on his Olympic lifts, and at 3:40 in the video you can see where he coaches him to NOT drive the knees out in the set-up. This seems to be contrary to what I've heard everywhere else, though his logic seems sound. Gregg Everett from Catalyst Athletics coaches knees out in the set-up for literally everyone, not just taller lifters. Both of these coaches are very experienced, so I'm just curious as to what people's thoughts are on this topic.

https://youtu.be/ndAb6hq5DEI?si=E9DDTCjYYh-4CVnb

And for reference, here's a video from Catalyst Athletics saying the exact opposite of Sika Strength.

https://youtu.be/6G4OvNXV98o?si=INY5pl-Bq0vQTigJ

Just hope the post won't be flooded by people asking where are the safety bars or what would happen if he failed the lift....