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How to Measure Snatch Turnover Velocity with IMU: Separating Technical and Strength Bottlenecks
how to·9 min read

How to Measure Snatch Turnover Velocity with IMU: Separating Technical and Strength Bottlenecks

Same second-pull speed, different misses. Track turnover velocity with IMU to find out if the limiter is pull-under speed or raw second-pull strength.

snatch·weightlifting·imu
Velocity-Based Warm-Up Ramp for Olympic Lifts: A Step-by-Step Protocol
how to·8 min read

Velocity-Based Warm-Up Ramp for Olympic Lifts: A Step-by-Step Protocol

Snatch and clean & jerk warm-ups built around bar speed benchmarks, not fixed percentages, so you gauge daily readiness before picking your top load.

velocity-warmup·olympic-lifts·snatch
How to Coach the Snatch Progression: Complete Step-by-Step Guide from Beginner to Advanced
how to·12 min read

How to Coach the Snatch Progression: Complete Step-by-Step Guide from Beginner to Advanced

A proven 4-phase system for coaching the snatch, from PVC pipe drills to full-load lifts, with accessory work and error correction in every phase.

snatch·Olympic lifting·coaching
How to Improve Snatch Bar Speed: Phase-by-Phase Velocity Analysis and IMU-Based Weakness Diagnosis
how to·12 min read

How to Improve Snatch Bar Speed: Phase-by-Phase Velocity Analysis and IMU-Based Weakness Diagnosis

The snatch needs 2.0-2.4 m/s of peak bar velocity to reach the catch. Analyze each pull phase with 800Hz IMU to find exactly where your speed leaks.

snatch·Olympic lifting·bar speed
Why Snatch Form Matters More Than Weight: An IMU Perspective
how to·12 min read

Why Snatch Form Matters More Than Weight: An IMU Perspective

Loading the bar before your technique is solid? IMU bar-path data shows why snatch form costs more power than adding kilos, plus an 8-week fix.

snatch·olympic-lifting·technique
Power Shrug: Explosive Trap Development and Weightlifting Foundation
exercises·8 min read

Power Shrug: Explosive Trap Development and Weightlifting Foundation

Develop explosive upper trap contraction for clean and snatch 2nd pull with power shrug programming. Velocity cues, loading norms, and transfer.

power shrug·explosive·trap
Snatch Grip High Pull: Explosive Upper Back and Trap Power
exercises·8 min read

Snatch Grip High Pull: Explosive Upper Back and Trap Power

Master the snatch grip high pull for upper back, trap, and rear delt power. Technique cues, velocity benchmarks, programming protocols, and VBT monitoring.

snatch·high-pull·upper-back
How to Measure Snatch Bar Velocity with PoinT GO
how to·8 min read

How to Measure Snatch Bar Velocity with PoinT GO

Snatch bar velocity breaks into three phases. Set up an IMU sensor to track each one, benchmark against load, and catch faults before they cost lifts.

snatch·bar velocity·Olympic weightlifting
Velocity-Based Training for Olympic Weightlifting: Optimizing Snatch and Clean & Jerk Performance
guides·11 min read

Velocity-Based Training for Olympic Weightlifting: Optimizing Snatch and Clean & Jerk Performance

Real-time bar speed for snatch and clean & jerk: target velocity ranges, load adjustments, and how to spot a technical breakdown before it costs a lift.

vbt·olympic-lifting·snatch