Master Olympic Weightlifting: Technique-First Coaching
Olympic lifting is a craft. I don't care how much weight is on the bar if your form is off. Here is how I break down the snatch and clean & jerk so you lift safely and effectively.
In this split jerk lesson, I'm teaching the correct footwork. A common mistake is moving the back foot first. I demonstrate how to properly get under the bar by dipping and driving, ensuring a stable and successful lift.
Here's a snatch analysis of a client. I explain why he failed the first rep and succeeded on the second. A slight shift in his hip position made all the difference, allowing him to find balance and complete the lift.
This is Part 2 of my snatch lesson, focusing on the Snatch Balance. I'm explaining the cue of pushing from the heels to achieve proper triple extension, which helps you get under the bar with speed and stability.
A common mistake in the snatch is letting the bar drift away from the body. I teach my clients to use pause snatches, with a 2-second hold at the knee and hip, to keep the bar close and improve their bar path.
This is the very first lesson for the snatch: finding the right grip width. I show a simple test using your knee to ensure your hands are wide enough, which is fundamental for a correct setup.
Here I'm teaching how to improve the triple extension, a key component of all Olympic lifts. It all starts from the heels. I break down how to properly use your legs and hips to generate power, not just your arms.
Can you spot the difference? I use side-by-side video comparisons to help athletes see the subtle changes in their technique. This visual feedback is one of the most effective ways to learn and improve.
Another technique quiz. By asking clients to spot the error between two lifts, I encourage them to develop a coach's eye for their own movement. Understanding the 'why' behind a mistake is key to fixing it.
Here I am coaching a weightlifting class. We focus on the fundamentals, whether it's snatch technique or accessory work like box step-ups. Every class is an opportunity to get better.
About Learn the Lifts: My Coaching Approach
Most people jump straight into heavy weights, but that is how you hit a plateau or get injured. My approach is different: I use frame-by-frame video analysis to pinpoint exactly where your bar path drifts or your triple extension fails. You aren't just doing reps; we are isolating movements like the snatch balance or pause snatch until your technique is dialed in. If you want to move real weight, we start by moving correctly.
My Approach: The 'Tapasya' of Technique
Olympic lifting isn't about being the loudest person in the gym. It is about patience. Whether you are struggling with your grip width or can't seem to get under the bar, I break the movement down into components. My philosophy is simple: master the skill, then increase the intensity.
Why I Focus on Video Feedback
When you are under a barbell, it is hard to feel what your hips are doing. That is why I record your lifts. Seeing a side-by-side comparison of a missed lift versus a successful one changes everything. It helps you develop a 'coach's eye' for your own movement, which is the fastest way to get better.
What You Will Learn
- The Snatch: We start with grip testing and move into drills like the Snatch Balance and Pause Snatch to keep the bar close to your body.
- The Clean & Jerk: We focus on the dip, the drive, and the proper split position, ensuring you aren't just muscling the bar up but getting under it.
- Triple Extension: I teach you how to generate power from your heels, not just your arms.
Train at Adapt Fitness Club
Located in Sector 106, Gurugram, our facility is built for serious training. It is an open-air industrial warehouse with bearing barbells and bumper plates—no distractions, just work. Whether you join our Saturday technical drop-ins or opt for 1-on-1 coaching, we focus on safe, progressive loading that builds real strength for life.
Stop guessing your form. Plan your training, follow the cues, and let’s get those numbers up.
Rishabh Grover
I'm Rishabh. I have been running Adapt Fitness Club for 6 years, and for me, Olympic lifting is my duty—my svadharma. I don't believe in shortcuts; I believe in showing up, doing the drills, and fixing the technique until the lift feels like a natural extension of you.
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