Episode 11 – The 7 Brutal Questions Every Lifter Needs to Answer

In this episode of Snatch Chat podcast, Coach Oates does something different.It starts light with some quick fire questions; coffee vs pre-workout, CrossFit debates, worst fashion trends (yes… plimsolls are involved), irrational fears, and why early mornings win every time.Then we pivot. Because if your snatch, clean & jerk, or overall total hasn’t moved in months… this episode might sting a little.Drawing on 13 years of coaching experience and working with hundreds (if not thousands) of lifters since 2013, Coach Oates breaks down the 7 questions that reveal exactly why you're not improving.Inside this episode, you’ll learn:Why getting stronger doesn’t always mean you’ll lift moreHow to tell if your issue is technical… or just disguised as a strength problemThe real reason your lifts fall apart over 80%Whether you’re actually training with intent — or just going through the motionsThe difference between practicing and performingWhy generic programs might be holding you backThe uncomfortable truth about avoiding your weaknessesIf you’ve been:Stuck at the same numbers for monthsHitting PBs in squats but not in your liftsFailing heavier weights inconsistentlyFollowing programs without real directionThis episode will help you diagnose the real bottleneck.Plus, Coach shares access to the Weightlifting Mastery Scorecard a free breakdown tool to identify whether your biggest limiter is technique, strength, mindset, consistency, or structure.CHECK OUT THE SCORECARD HERE...https://connor-gzlv0xss.scoreapp.com/Expect honest coaching. Expect uncomfortable truths. Expect clarity. And maybe a rant about frogs.