Episode 20: Why Your Weightlifting Progress Has Stalled. How to Fix Your Snatch & Clean & Jerk

In Episode 20 of the Snatch Chat Podcast, Coach Oates shares practical weightlifting coaching insights to help lifters improve their snatch, clean, and jerk, and overcome common training plateaus. Learn the technical fixes that actually improve Olympic lifts, the bad training habits holding lifters back, and the nutrition misconceptions that slow progress.Coach Oates breaks down bar control in the snatch, why lifters should think “push not pull”, and how to prioritise training when you only have a few sessions per week. The episode also explores recovery habits, analysing lifting technique, indirect exercises for Olympic lifting strength, and why many athletes stagnate despite training hard.Whether you’re an athlete or coach, this episode delivers actionable Olympic weightlifting training tips, technique improvements, and coaching strategies to help you lift more efficiently and keep progressing.Keywords:weightlifting, Olympic lifts, snatch technique, clean and jerk, weightlifting coaching, weightlifting training tips, barbell technique, lifting progress, Olympic weightlifting training, snatch coaching tipsJoin the Free Optilift Performance Lab CommunityIf you’re serious about improving your snatch, clean & jerk, and overall weightlifting performance, join the free Optilift Performance Lab community.Inside the community you’ll get:🏋️‍♂️ Weightlifting technique advice to improve your Olympic lifts📹 Lift feedback and discussions with other dedicated lifters📚 Training tips, resources, and coaching insights🚀 Support from athletes all working to hit new PRs in the snatch and clean & jerkWhether you're stuck in a plateau or want to refine your technique, this is the place to learn, ask questions, and keep progressing.👉 Join the free community here:https://www.skool.com/optilift-performance-lab-3529/aboutCome inside, introduce yourself, and start improving your lifts today. 💪