Mobility in Weightlifting

[MrPtrlix]

a typical regular gymgoer can get the lower body flexibitiliy but the weightlifters' shoulder mobility is something awe-inspiring

[razergarcia]

As asian, the squat depth part is like breathing for us. The amazing part is shoulder mobility, which translates to every aspect of our lives

[georgeharrisonOK]

The bottom position of a squat jerk requires even more mobility!

[catalystactual]

It's the shoulder mobility to get the arms behind my head in the bottom position for me

[AnthonyBolognese]

The craziest part is the timing of the catch. Upon catching in the squat, the weight of the bar sinks you down ever so slightly, which generates one of the stretch shortening cycles. If you time it right, you can use the rebound to push yourself back up, but it’s extremely difficult to get your bearings in time.

[AlessAbreu]

I don't think it is a prerequisite to begin snatching. It is an ability that you develop from the exercise itself. I'm talking about people who do olys for the olys and not a BB or PL that wants to do some oly, in that case they will certainly lack mobility compared to their current strength.

[drhjhulsebos]

Perfect mobility would probably add 40-50kg to my snatch today. But I don't think at 42 that perfect mobilty is in the cards, but holy cow has it improved since I switched from a power lifting emphasis to oly a year ago when i first learned to snatch from your videos, catalyst athletics and garage strength.

[chrisdawson]

I just watched your original mobility video this morning what a coincidence

[pauladams]

Didn’t even mention the shoulder mobility to lift overhead and hold

[vitor]

All while maintaining an arch in the lower back.

[TheBluesCorner]

I’ve always been able to do this with ease, my gym partner says I’m a freak, maybe I should do weightlifting.

[alanrastelli]

How long do spend on your mobility practice?
I do minimum 10 minutes before training then 10 minutes immediately after and 10 minutes at home.

[Millerh]

Is this the same with the clean & jerk?

[lynlynb]

I remembered snatching in high school and letting out some brutal farts. Good times 😅

[Jedscorp]

I can’t do it . I’ve tried and tried but I don’t have the mobility :/

[mattynffc]

What sort of mobility exercises are useful for that, hip mobility ?

[verfugbarkite]

What’s the risk of prolapse like though? I’m 50 and I stick to high rep low weight Oly lifts as I fear my arse will collapse out of itself

[cgrisetti]

Sotts. Press. I hate them, but I love them.

[Pine_Gap_Island]

What is the name of the first Chinese lifter _after_ Liu Xiaojun and the ice skating guy but _before_ North Korean lifter Om Yun Choi?

[Vangaurd_tiger]

Correct me if i am wrong, getting the mobility requirement for hips is based on your hip anatomy if you have shallows hip sockets you squat atg without compromising your back, with deep hip sockets no. A person can develop upper body mobility for olympic lifts but for lower thats based on your parents.