#29 - Olympic Weightlifting: Cues & Corrections w/ Daniel Camargo

Daniel Camargo is a 27 year veteran in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. As an athlete, he has represented Team USA in 9 international competitions. and set 3 American records. As a coach, he has reached the top tier as a U.S. Senior International Coach. You might know one of his athletes Mattie Rogers, but he has also produced several State, Collegiate, and National Champions. Many of his athletes have also made it to the international stages of competition.He was on for the first episode EVER. This time we talk about beginner, intermediate, and advanced errors for the Snatch, Clean, and Jerk. Danny is able to articulate what your body should be doing and how you should be feeling in a very unique way.Whenever you’re lifting a barbell, there are moments of doubt and panic that may stand in your way. This happens to EVERYONE. It’s when the bar starts to feel heavy and the elite has mastered the ability to dance with this doubt.Show Notes:(4:40) – Similarities in the Snatch and Clean(7:52) – Addressing the cause for hips rising too fast(10:40) – Panicking when the bar gets heavy(13:50) – A technique for building mental toughness(15:14) – “Moving your body around the bar, not the bar around the body”(18:20) – Creating the straightest line possible(26:12) – Jab vs Uppercut with the hips(27:28) – Coming up early on the toes(29:00) – The “Crash” in the catch(34:55) – Barbell cycling in woods(38:04) – The Jerk and Pressouts(41:52) – Which style of Jerk is best for you?(44:00) – Footwork(48:43) – Drills for footwork(50:07) – Dip & drive in the Jerk(57:36) – Where do you initiate the scoop?(58:30) – Intermediate and advanced errors: the setup(1:05:38) – Excessive arching of the back(1:10:03) – Timing of the catch👋🏽  Connect with Daniel:Website: https://www.olyconcepts.com/Instagram: @camargo_olyConnect with me:Habit Chess Newsletter: https://geni.us/VU0ptPod Mahal book on Amazon: https://geni.us/16YofIWork with me: https://geni.us/C1qB3DaGet in touch: https://geni.us/gBtz