For Girls on The Forum

[luke.w]

[quote=gymgir
Hey Luke, very interesting thanks for sharing. One of my goals is to really work on my snatch, maybe I should add more high-pulls into my routine, and obviously more overhead squats. I struggle the most with receiving, pulling the weight isn't as much of a problem as landing/locking out and keeping the weight overhead! My gym won't let me drop the weights so I'm nervous to really try to max out incase I can't get the load securely overhead.

In my warm-ups I've been encorporating some snatch balance practice, and hopefully that will help a bit.[/QUOTE]






then overhead squats are the answer, you can use the powerrack on them so you don't drop it, set the pins at the level where the bar will just touch the pins while your in the hole.

I havn't a clue if "high pulls" or even powersnatches are good for mastering a full "squat snatch" it's really a differant tech. but I like trying to powersnatch with as little dip as possible, and I like pulling the bar high.
it's just fun!!!

[gymgirl]

Thanks luke for the tips! I'll keep working on the OHS's and set the pins where you suggested.

I also had my first experience with kettlebell snatches on saturday! wow, totaly different for me then barbell snatches!

[LiftGirl]

Originally Posted by gymgirl

LiftGirl that is awesome you have put on 12lbs since you started training!

My friends are flabbergasted when I tell them how much I weigh. Apparently, I don't look like it.

[LiftGirl]

Originally Posted by tim_mcf

Try doing them on rings or parallettes, or with your feet elevated. Or clapping pushups. Maybe put one hand on a medicine ball.

I was thinking of trying them with my feet propped up on those reebok step thingees. They have some in the cardio room. That way, I get progressive resistance. Just add another step when it gets too easy.

Sorry, but what is a parallette? Inquiring minds want to know!

[CF-OC_gal]

parallette = a little wooden stand (at our crossfit) made from 2 end triangles and a wooden dowel handle. You use a pair of them to grab onto to balance yourself for L-sits and pushups and stuff like that. It is similar to using hex dumbells for pushups. They are a little easier on the skin because there is no knurling and there is no chance of them rolling at all.

[gymgirl]

Originally Posted by Brat

parallette = a little wooden stand (at our crossfit) made from 2 end triangles and a wooden dowel handle. You use a pair of them to grab onto to balance yourself for L-sits and pushups and stuff like that. It is similar to using hex dumbells for pushups. They are a little easier on the skin because there is no knurling and there is no chance of them rolling at all.

yeah what brat said. They are like mini versions of parallel bars you see in mens gymnastics.
http://www.schoolmasters.com/gym_parallett.html

[LiftGirl]

Originally Posted by gymgirl

yeah what brat said. They are like mini versions of parallel bars you see in mens gymnastics.
Parallett Bars

Oh, I we don't have those at my gym. We do have some hex DBs that might work. Last night I put my feet on the reebok step and that made it a little harder. I'll add more steps soon.

[copperman]

Thank you ladies, I am impressed!