Episode 9 - Strength, Consistency & Smarter Training

In Episode 9 of Snatch Chat, Coach Oates answers questionsfrom Olympic weightlifters on how to actually improve their Weightlifting skills, without doing more for the sake of it.This episode dives into why training consistencymatters more than chasing maxes, how building a strong technical base at 80–85% leads to more reliable lifts, and which strength lifts truly carry over to the snatch and clean & jerk. Coach Oates breaks down the balance betweentechnique vs strength, when full lifts matter more than variations, and how to fix common issues in the squat position by learning to load the hips correctly.You’ll also learn how to spot overtraining signs,structure training blocks more effectively, decide when (and when not) to test heavy singles, and why less is often more when it comes to long term lifting progress.If you’re stuck on a plateau, unsure whether your issue istechnical or physical, or just want a smarter approach to Olympic weightlifting training,  this episode will give youclarity and direction.