New Snatch PR

   With preping for a move and other things I have not been able to post something for awhile. Not to worry, I have been diligent to get at least four workouts in a week. I was reading more about the snatch and the approach to the form that made sence to me. The writer stated that you want to transfer as much momentum and power from your hips and shoulders to the bar. It is why in the snatch you try to keep your arms as straight as possible and bent them as you come down. If you bent your arms too early then you lose all that drive you create in the pull phase of the movement. My snatch PR has been 115 for the last month. After reading this I took some time and tried some heavier weight with exciting results. My new PR is 145lbs!

Here is the video link. http://youtu.be/FsyQiAkUR-w
I know I am not squatting as low as I should be. I have the mobility, but developing the speed is the next step in my snatch lift journey. 

   Another Crossfit experience I have had is the "Bring Sally Up" workout. The workout consists of putting 135lbs on my shoulders and then when the singer says down, you squat down. When the singer says up, you squat up. The song has a couple times where one is in the down position a couple times for about five to ten seconds. I was only five reps from finishing the song. If you want to try look for the song "Flower" by Moby. Next time I attempt this workout I will try to post a video.

   Thanks for reading and as always let me know if there is anything in particular to would like me to write about or comment on.

-Chris Tucker