Overview Few movements demand the same blend of speed, strength, mobility, and precision as the snatch. Originating on the Olympic platform, it asks an athlete to take a loaded barbell from the floor to locked‑out overhead in a single fluid motion that unfolds in less than a second. Because there is zero margin for error, the snatch exposes technical flaws faster than any other lift, making it a keystone diagnostic for coaches at every level. Beyond its spectacle, the snatch

Overview The squat snatch—catching the barbell in a full overhead squat—is the gold standard test of speed, mobility, and timing in Olympic lifting. Because you pull less high than a power snatch, it allows the heaviest snatch loads—but only if you can drop under the bar with precision. Training the squat snatch not only boosts top‑end lifting numbers but also bullet‑proofs ankle, hip, and shoulder mobility. A confident bottom position pays dividends in overhead squats, thrus