Common Mistakes
The press-out happens too late in the snatch
The press-out happens too late in the snatch. The hand insertion and taking control over the weight happens too late.
Shoulder is raised (scapula elevation) once overhead
The shoulder is raised when the arm is overhead. The scapula is elevated and the lats are not engaged.
Breaking the dead clean up in two movements
Breaking the dead clean up in two movements while it should be one continuous explosive and fast movement from dead into the racking position.
Going too far forward with the knees in the push press or jerk
The knees are moving too far forward and the heels are leaving the ground during the forward movement of the knees (ankle dorsiflexion).
A stance too wide for the squat
A stance too wide for the squat. The feet are too far apart for a good deep squat. The squat depth is affected and the hips can’t go past parallel.
Using a weight that’s too light for a ballistic/power exercise
Using a weight that’s too light for a ballistic/power exercise.
Not pulling long enough (snatch)
Not pulling long enough and transferring the work onto the arms or not being efficient.
Bumping the weight away from the racking position
Bumping the weight away from the racking position for the backswing.
Leaning forward during the dead clean
Leaning forward or over the kettlebell during the dead clean while nearing the end of the pull.