Foundational Course

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New to weightlifting and want to learn how to Snatch Clean & Jerk?

My foundational course will set you up for success!

This course includes 9 one-on-one sessions. We meet 3 times a week. Sessions are roughly 1 hour 15min long, this includes stretching & warmup. We’ll focus on the foundational movements: ROM, Overhead squat, Presses, Pulls, and Squats. We cover a step-by-step break down of the lifts throughout each session to improve your snatch, clean, and jerk positions. The program is designed to help beginners or novice lifters quickly learn Olympic Weightlifting with a solid technique. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Our Foundational Course:

Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting

  • Overview of Olympic weightlifting, safety guidelines, and program expectations.

  • Individual assessment of mobility, flexibility, and basic movement patterns.

  • Introduction to the snatch: Breakdown of the snatch grip, foot positioning, and barbell mechanics.

  • Introduction to the clean and jerk: Explanation of the clean grip, front rack position, and jerk technique.

  • Practice of foundational movements such as the front squat, overhead squat, and push press.

Technique Drills

  • Snatch technique drills: Focus on first pull, second pull, and receiving position in the snatch.

  • Clean and jerk technique drills: Emphasis on clean pulls, power cleans, and split jerks.

  • Progressive skill development: Gradual introduction of more complex movements and variations.

  • Individualized coaching: Personalized instruction and corrections to address specific areas of improvement.