Insights, tips, and strategies for modern coaches

Weightlifting is not simple, but it is straightforward.
Maximizing your athlete’s results requires good coaching. Walk the floor, watch the training session intently, and make decisions that drive or support the desired training responses. Good coaching is being active within a session, deciding what needs to happen and when. Although athletes are the only ones privy to their internal sensations (e.g., soreness, perceived fatigue, energy levels), coaches can tease out quite a bit of information.

The Vardanian snatch — a variation of the snatch that removes hook grip, bar-body contact, and foot movement — checks all the boxes for efficiency and effective use of training time. That’s exactly why you should include it in your next workout.