Overhead Stability in the Snatch

Since we’ll be working the Snatch Balance and squat snatch today I found this article from Greg Everett on Overhead position and stabilty.  Some good key pointers in here to watch for today and moving forwards:

When an athlete has difficulty supporting the bar overhead in the snatch, it’s natural to immediately assume there is insufficient strength and to address the problem with strength work. While this may often be the problem, or at least one part of it, there are other elements to consider that may be preventing the athlete from properly using what may be adequate strength. In some cases, these problems can be corrected very quickly and save everyone a lot of headaches.

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