There is a lot of information available online and on social media regarding the role of squats in the training of weightlifters. Much of this information is regurgitated from one to coach to a lifter, then from one lifter to another through online coaching. A beginner or intermediate lifter cannot perform a squat routine of an advanced lifter. Many try and fail. There is much misinformation on why weightlifters should squat and the frequency they should be performed each wee

I have written a lot about how to develop beginners in weightlifting. I will now provide a snatch workout for an advanced lifter who has 2 years or more of training in weightlifting where technical mastery and strength levels are sufficient to begin training more intensely with weights closer to maximum. Dynamic warmup. This involves various joint opening stretches. 1. Snatch Squat Push Press (Snatch Thruster). 2-3 warmup sets of 3 reps then work up to 65-70% of max for 3 set