tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post6232847040251207304..comments2023-11-02T08:45:07.758-04:00Comments on Howz Training: Snatch Feedback PleaseHowie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660165934860808313noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-15783409657213539362008-04-17T09:48:00.000-04:002008-04-17T09:48:00.000-04:00Thanks Gabi and Rif.I'm going to give the Snatches...Thanks Gabi and Rif.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to give the Snatches another go on Saturday with the camera. We'll all get to see how things are developing.Howie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660165934860808313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-88620049176426985152008-04-14T21:31:00.000-04:002008-04-14T21:31:00.000-04:00as Pavel says about the descent of the arm on the ...as Pavel says about the descent of the arm on the downswing<BR/><BR/>"ain for your stomach then get out of the way".<BR/><BR/>nice work howie,keeping it in closer on the descent will take more stress of the grip and the back.<BR/>also, what aaron said.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-3065732437564241672008-04-14T01:21:00.000-04:002008-04-14T01:21:00.000-04:00Looks strong, Howie :)You've gotten good advice, w...Looks strong, Howie :)<BR/><BR/>You've gotten good advice, what I can add is just a personal experience: it was not easy for me to internalize the rhythm of the snatch, which is tight-loose-tight, similar to that of cleans and less like swings or high pulls. But once I found it, a lot of things suddenly improved 'by themselves'.Gabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052338344749872672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-34588118672123250162008-04-13T14:44:00.000-04:002008-04-13T14:44:00.000-04:00Thanks Aaron, Fawn and Taikei!I never imagined tha...Thanks Aaron, Fawn and Taikei!<BR/><BR/>I never imagined that I could be using too much legs. That would explain why I had gotten 'kb shin splints' a while back. I'm going to work on incorporating your feedback. Thnking about neutral spine makes me dizzy. <BR/><BR/>And Taikei, I realize that I am intentionally throwing the bell out a bit. When I lead with the elbow I felt it in my forearms more. This was a compromise. But perhaps if I get greater hip activation, it might solve that problem as well.<BR/><BR/>Again, thanks for the help. It was a bit unnerving throwing myself out there for the first time, but worth it.Howie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660165934860808313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-86967764251689712142008-04-13T07:50:00.000-04:002008-04-13T07:50:00.000-04:00Other than that, you're not doing bad at all.Other than that, you're not doing bad at all.Taikei Matsushitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197272494899916208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-9092241496977731082008-04-13T07:49:00.000-04:002008-04-13T07:49:00.000-04:00Overflooding with information can get you confused...Overflooding with information can get you confused, so basically I go with Fridays.<BR/><BR/>When you comprehend theirs, follow mine.<BR/><BR/>Descending trajectory is a bit too huge. Shoulder is being pulled by the bell.<BR/>Slightly lead your descent with elbow, and your arm/shoulder should be relaxed as if you are going to drop the bell to ground.<BR/>"Drop" and catch at bottom might be a good description.<BR/><BR/>You don't need any part of your upper body to be tensed in any time of snatch.Taikei Matsushitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197272494899916208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-32085418959486472802008-04-13T01:33:00.000-04:002008-04-13T01:33:00.000-04:00You very looked very solid with both bells to me. ...You very looked very solid with both bells to me. <BR/><BR/>At this point its about small adjustments, efficiency of form and practice .. you will succeed! <BR/><BR/>Nice goin' bro!Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125367865221040103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-42293671525985528602008-04-12T22:46:00.000-04:002008-04-12T22:46:00.000-04:00Looking good Howie! Aaron's has given you some goo...Looking good Howie! Aaron's has given you some good feed back! <BR/><BR/>*I agree with Aaron... use your hips more. It's a bigger, stronger joint... let your knees bend as an afterthought. <BR/>*Watch the shrugging at the top of your snatches. Be sure to let your shoulder sink into the socket (glenoid fossa). It looks like you do this for the most part... you want this position to be restful and not gas your upper traps. <BR/><BR/>Like I said before... looks good overall. Just a couple things that you could fine tune. Keep up the good work!fawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791959590164539258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-46066520625080558182008-04-12T22:24:00.000-04:002008-04-12T22:24:00.000-04:00A few comments:* You've got a good build and look ...A few comments:<BR/>* You've got a good build and look like the strong guy you are.<BR/>* If you don't need the shoes to prevent gnat bites, ditch them.<BR/>* You bend your knees A LOT. If you focus on hips back/hips forward and allow the knees to bend only enough to allow full hip movement, you'll place more stress on the posterior chain, and I believe it will be a more efficient movement.<BR/>* Just my impression, but it looks at times like you're starting your pull before the kettlebell has become "weightless" in the bottom position. If you're doing this, you're placing a lot of unnecessary strain on your grip.<BR/>* eyes forward and head up is common, but I didn't start hitting long sets until I kept a neutral spine and allowed my eyes to follow the movement of my torso.Aaron Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919420483167662474noreply@blogger.com