Episode 28: Weightlifting Q&A: Technical Faults, Mobility, Deloads and Training Around a Busy Life

Struggling with your snatch technique? Jumping forward, missing lifts out front, or feeling beat up from training? In this episode of Snatch Chat, Coach Connor breaks down the most common snatch faults and exactly how to fix them, plus why mindset might be the missing piece in your weightlifting progress.We cover how to slow down the snatch to stop jumping forward, the mobility work that actually prevents injuries in Olympic weightlifting, how to programme deloads properly, and how to keep training consistently when work and life get busy. Whether you are a beginner learning the snatch and clean or an intermediate lifter chasing new PBs, this episode gives you practical fixes you can use in your next session.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to weightlifting techniques and common issues02:08 Mindset in weightlifting: the importance of mental strength10:47 Addressing mobility and injury concerns in weightlifting17:01 Balancing weightlifting with lifestyle and work commitments23:01 Injury management and modifications in training25:44 The role of hip mobility in Olympic liftsJoin the OPTILIFT Performance lab FREE skool community - https://www.skool.com/optilift-performance-lab-3529/about