Snatch Chat

Connor Oates
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Snatch Chat is the podcast for Olympic lifters who love throwing weight overhead and want to understand the sport without the fluff or technical waffle. No geeky coach talk, just clear, simple answers to real questions lifters ask. Each week covers community Q&A plus special guests sharing why they lift and what the sport means to them. Built to make weightlifting fun, relatable, and accessible, bringing the raw coolness of the sport to the forefront. Welcome to Snatch Chat.

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    Why More CrossFit Classes Won't Fix Your Snatch and Clean & Jerk | Olympic Weightlifting Coaching | Snatch Chat Ep 40

    Feeling stuck with your snatch and clean and jerk no matter how many CrossFit classes you do? You are not alone. In this episode of Snatch Chat, Coach Connor sits down with Maria, a lifter who went from a frustrated CrossFitter with a 25kg snatch to a 52kg snatch in just 10 months of focused Olympic weightlifting coaching. She was training five to six days a week, seriously strong, but her lifts would not budge. One correction here, another there, no real follow up, and the constant worry of getting injured. Sound familiar? We break down exactly what changed, why busy group classes and generic downloaded programs keep most lifters stuck, and how personalised programming plus video feedback finally unlocked her snatch, clean and jerk, and her confidence under heavier weights. What we cover: Why doing more classes is not the same as getting betterThe strength vs technique disconnect that holds strong lifters backHow to actually fix a stuck snatchWhether online weightlifting coaching really worksThe mindset shift behind trusting the processIf you are frustrated with your Olympic lifts and wondering whether it is time to change how you train, this one is talking directly to you. Like, subscribe and follow for a new episode every week.

  2. 30 août

    Scared To Go Heavy? How To Rebuild Confidence In The Snatch & Clean And Jerk | Snatch Chat Ep 39

    Missed badly in front of everyone and now every heavy attempt feels like a gamble? In this Snatch Chat Q&A, Coach Oates breaks down how to rebuild confidence after bombing out, why consistency (not courage) is what actually adds kilos, plus real fixes for your front rack, thoracic mobility, first competition prep and training on just three sessions a week. Everything you need to lift heavier without the fear.

  3. 23 août

    Is It the Programme or You? Why Your Olympic Weightlifting Won't Progress | Snatch Chat Ep 38

    Following a programme you found online but your totals haven't moved in months? In episode 38 of Snatch Chat, Coach Oates breaks down whether it's your programme or you, and what a coached, individualised approach actually changes in your snatch, clean and jerk. In this episode:Programme vs coached approach and why generic plans plateauFixing a clean you keep catching forward (zombie squats and front rack)Grip slipping in the snatch: strength vs hook grip techniqueComparison and staying motivated without killing your progressStarting Olympic lifting in your late 30s: too late?What a proper Olympic lifting warm up actually looks likeWhat 6 months of coached training really changes Free to join: the OPTILIFT Performance Lab community (mobility manual, weightlifting toolbox and more). Want your snatch, clean and jerk assessed one to one? Ask about the OPTIPASS. Links below. https://www.skool.com/optilift-performance-lab-3529/about

  4. 16 août

    Episode 37: Why Your Olympic Lifts Have Stalled (And How to Actually Fix It)

    In episode 37 of the Snatch Chat podcast, Coach Oates breaks down why your lifts have stalled and exactly how to fix it, answering 10 real questions on Olympic weightlifting technique, programming, mindset and recovery. If your snatch, clean or jerk has plateaued, this one is packed with fixes you can action in your next session. In this episode we cover: why you keep pressing out on heavy snatches and how to build a rock-solid overhead position with pauses and snatch balances; what to do when two coaches give you contradictory first pull advice (aggressive vs patient) and how to know which cue is right for you; why your wrists ache after every clean session and how to fix your grip before it becomes an injury; the single most valuable thing to do if you train alone at a commercial gym with no weightlifting community; how to eat on heavy training days versus recovery days without overcomplicating your nutrition; how to rebuild your split jerk stance when the landing feels unstable; how poor sleep and a young child affect your lifting, and how to train smart around it; the real difference between a lifter who improves every month and one who stalls for a year; how often to film your lifts and what to actually look for; and when you finally cross from beginner to intermediate. The truth is, most plateaus are not about working harder. They are about finding the minimal effective dose, training smarter, and becoming weightlifting savvy. Join the free OPTILIFT Skool community and grab the Weightlifting Toolbox to pinpoint exactly what is holding your lifts back. https://www.skool.com/optilift-performance-lab-3529/about

  5. 9 août

    The Weightlifting Mistakes You Don't Even Know You're Making | Snatch Chat 36

    Episode 36 is a rapid fire Q&A. Coach Oates answers 10 questions from clients and the community: building the confidence to drop under the snatch, stopping your hips shooting up out of the front squat and clean, when to actually start using a belt, why chasing first pull speed wrecks your bar path, fixing low elbows in the front rack, and the real reason technically solid lifters stop progressing. The theme running through it all is finding the root cause a coach would spot in seconds, instead of guessing your way through YouTube for years. Ready to stop guessing? ▶ Grab 21IN21, my top 21 free tips to pinpoint and fix your weak spots: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/9RRTUTvmFcmqW2ZAbKZt ▶ Try the OptiPass, 7 days of free coaching this August where I find exactly what is holding you back and build your plan: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/M3qgjDWJlCVcSL8m5w9B ▶ Join the free OPTILIFT Performance Lab community for the Weightlifting Manual, Mobility Manual and Toolbox: https://www.skool.com/optilift-performance-lab-3529/about

  6. 2 août

    How To Feel Stable Overhead In The Snatch And Drop Under The Bar Faster | Snatch Chat Ep 35

    In episode 35 of Snatch Chat we fix exactly that, plus the mistake that is stopping you getting under the bar fast enough.This one is loaded. We cover: How to catch the snatch stable and confident overheadWhy speed lives UNDER the bar, not on the way up The truth about hitting a strength "ceiling"What to do when training goes flat (push or back off?)The most underrated movement for a bigger snatchWhy you fall apart the moment someone films you When you are actually ready to compete (stop waiting for numbers)Plus the Commonwealth Games, the press out rule, and where OptiLift goes next If you have been telling yourself you will compete "once I hit X kilos," this episode is your sign to stop waiting. Join the free OptiLift community (linked below) for the drills, breakdowns and resources to actually get better. Like, subscribe and share to bring more people into weightlifting. That is the goal. https://www.skool.com/optilift-performance-lab-3529/about

  7. 26 juil.

    Episode 34: Don't Buy Weightlifting Shoes Yet. Do This Instead!

    Everyone tells you weightlifting shoes are essential. I'd tell you to keep your £200 in your pocket for now, and I'll explain exactly what to wear instead.In episode 34 I answer nine listener questions, including why your rear leg in the split jerk probably shouldn't be straight, the one thing self coached lifters always get wrong, why you should never train on a competition bar, and what to actually write in your training diary.Free resources...The Weightlifting Toolbox and the OPTILIFT Blueprint, are inside the free OPTILIFT Performance Lab community. Link below.https://www.skool.com/optilift-performance-lab-3529/aboutBull Ring Bull Challenge fundraiser, 1 August. Donation link below.https://gofund.me/c3798ad4bRefine technique. Define strength.

  8. 19 juil.

    Episode 33: Weak or Just Bad Technique? Brutal Answers to Your Weightlifting Questions

    Are you actually weak, or is your technique holding back your snatch and clean and jerk? In episode 33 of the Snatch Chat Podcast, Coach Oates answers your Olympic weightlifting questions: the truth about front squat to clean ratios, how to fix an unbalanced split jerk, what a proper peaking block looks like before a competition, why you press out under competition pressure but never in training, how to structure a 4 day training week, managing pre competition nerves and anxiety, and how to rebuild confidence after bombing out. Plus everything you need to know about the Bull Ring Bull Challenge on August 1st: a 6.5 tonne fundraising lift at OPTILIFT Performance Lab in Digbeth, Birmingham, raising money for youth weightlifting, subsidised coaching for people struggling with mental health, and funded coaching qualifications. Donate to the fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/optilift-performance-lab-community-fundraiserJoin the free community for Technique Fridays: https://www.skool.com/optilift-performance-lab-3529/aboutFollow: @coach.oates and @optilift.performancelab Olympic Weightlifting | Snatch | Clean and Jerk | Weightlifting Technique | Competition Prep | Birmingham Weightlifting

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Snatch Chat is the podcast for Olympic lifters who love throwing weight overhead and want to understand the sport without the fluff or technical waffle. No geeky coach talk, just clear, simple answers to real questions lifters ask. Each week covers community Q&A plus special guests sharing why they lift and what the sport means to them. Built to make weightlifting fun, relatable, and accessible, bringing the raw coolness of the sport to the forefront. Welcome to Snatch Chat.

Informations

  • Création
    Connor Oates
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    40
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © Connor Oates
  • Site web de l’émission
    Snatch Chat