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Philosophical Weightlifting Podcast

Ep. 184: "The Weightlifter's Guide to the Snatch" | Max Aita

Jan 19, 2023
Weightlifting coach and author, Max Aita, discusses the comprehensive guide to the snatch technique, critiques traditional methods, and offers practical programming advice. He explores simplifying training concepts, optimizing training zones, and evolving specificity in weightlifting training. The conversation includes updates on an innovative weightlifting app with personalized programming features.
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  • 'The Weight Lifter's Guide to the Snatch' provides historical insights and step-by-step instructions for mastering snatch technique.
  • The podcast emphasizes aligning training specificity with macro cycles to optimize technical proficiency and performance.

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Details and Features of 'The Weight Lifter's Guide to the Snatch'

The podcast discusses the launch and details of 'The Weight Lifter's Guide to the Snatch,' a comprehensive 120-page book focusing exclusively on the snatch weightlifting technique. The book covers the history of the snatch from 1896 to the present day, teaching progressions, programming, coaching cues, and various aspects of the snatch technique. The host and guest elaborate on the necessity of such a book due to the evolving ways of learning weightlifting techniques, covering historical progressions and current YouTube tutorials.

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