Drills to Improve Overhead Olympic Lifts
A 4-part course with The Iron Samurai
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Welcome to Weightlifting Academy! This is your source for down-to-earth, step-by-step Olympic weightlifting training for beginners and intermediates. Our mission is to help you take more weight off of the floor and put it over your head. What's... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 12 min
- Lessons 4
- Exercises 8
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8 CQ
4 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREEFitness lesson 1Free2 CQ
Are you ready to try a new drill for the snatch and clean? If so, try this weightlifting lesson for those experienced in the gym, and get tips on safety, too.
with The Iron SamuraiAre you ready to try a new drill for the snatch and clean? If so, try this weightlifting lesson for those experienced in the gym, and get tips on safety, too.
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2 minFitness lesson 22 CQ
Improve your jerk overhead position when lifting weights! Discover a simple exercise perfect for Olympic lifters that only requires a pair of rings.
with The Iron SamuraiImprove your jerk overhead position when lifting weights! Discover a simple exercise perfect for Olympic lifters that only requires a pair of rings.
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2 minFitness lesson 32 CQ
Learn a dance to help you control a heavy snatch! The Mississippi snatch drill presented here will get you comfortable with the keys of Olympic lifting.
with The Iron SamuraiLearn a dance to help you control a heavy snatch! The Mississippi snatch drill presented here will get you comfortable with the keys of Olympic lifting.
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3 minFitness lesson 42 CQ
When you get in a precarious situation as an Olympic lifter, training can keep you safe from injury. In this lesson, learn a perfect single leg drill.
with The Iron SamuraiWhen you get in a precarious situation as an Olympic lifter, training can keep you safe from injury. In this lesson, learn a perfect single leg drill.
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311 min3-part Fitness course8 CQ
Working on the core and increasing mobility are absolute essentials if you are an Olympic lifter, weight lifter, or fitness enthusiast. Get tips on three key mobility drills in this course!
with The Iron SamuraiWorking on the core and increasing mobility are absolute essentials if you are an Olympic lifter, weight lifter, or fitness enthusiast. Get tips on three key mobility drills in this course!
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2 minFitness lesson2 CQ
If you are doing back squats in the gym, it is inevitable that you want to push your max. In this lesson on lifting weights safely, learn to fail correctly.
with The Iron SamuraiIf you are doing back squats in the gym, it is inevitable that you want to push your max. In this lesson on lifting weights safely, learn to fail correctly.
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3 minFitness lesson2 CQ
In this lesson for weightlifting enthusiasts, discover how it is possible to squat heavy every day, and get safety tips on how to fail correctly.
with The Iron SamuraiIn this lesson for weightlifting enthusiasts, discover how it is possible to squat heavy every day, and get safety tips on how to fail correctly.
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10125 min10-part Fitness course68 CQ
Reap the benefits of working with a personal trainer! Coach Adrian’s Full-Body Fitness course offers step-by-step workouts to target each area of the body.
with Body Fit Life FitReap the benefits of working with a personal trainer! Coach Adrian’s Full-Body Fitness course offers step-by-step workouts to target each area of the body.
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10118 min10-part Fitness course63 CQ
This total body women’s weight lifting course helps you define shape, and burn calories even when not working out. Get fit and tone up—at home or at the gym—without bulking up!
This total body women’s weight lifting course helps you define shape, and burn calories even when not working out. Get fit and tone up—at home or at the gym—without bulking up!
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412 min4-part Fitness course8 CQ
If you are an aspiring Olympic lifter, improving overhead form and technique is absolutely essential. Discover drills that help you to improve your snatch and clean, jerk overhead position, and more!
with The Iron SamuraiIf you are an aspiring Olympic lifter, improving overhead form and technique is absolutely essential. Discover drills that help you to improve your snatch and clean, jerk overhead position, and more!
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418 min4-part Fitness course11 CQ
In this course, learn a beginner-friendly workout made especially for baby boomers. Review arm, chest, and core exercises that will get your heart pumping and strengthen unused muscles.
with Silke SchwarzkopfIn this course, learn a beginner-friendly workout made especially for baby boomers. Review arm, chest, and core exercises that will get your heart pumping and strengthen unused muscles.
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311 min3-part Fitness course8 CQ
Working on the core and increasing mobility are absolute essentials if you are an Olympic lifter, weight lifter, or fitness enthusiast. Get tips on three key mobility drills in this course!
with The Iron SamuraiWorking on the core and increasing mobility are absolute essentials if you are an Olympic lifter, weight lifter, or fitness enthusiast. Get tips on three key mobility drills in this course!
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949 min9-part Aerobics course28 CQ
Don't let your hula hoop gather dust next to broken Slinkys and pogo sticks. Build the foundations for a truly fun way to exercise—your body will thank you.
with Marawa The AmazingDon't let your hula hoop gather dust next to broken Slinkys and pogo sticks. Build the foundations for a truly fun way to exercise—your body will thank you.
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675 min6-part Fitness course40 CQ
In this course for runners, Dr. Ozello DC of Championship Chiropractic discusses the fundamentals of preventing and managing running injuries. Discover how to properly warm up, foam roll, and more!
In this course for runners, Dr. Ozello DC of Championship Chiropractic discusses the fundamentals of preventing and managing running injuries. Discover how to properly warm up, foam roll, and more!
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425 min4-part Fitness course16 CQ
Feeling groovy and want to put on your dancing shoes? Whether you're an experienced dancer or just someone who wants to get off the couch and move, this cardio dance workout has just what you need!
with Passion FitFeeling groovy and want to put on your dancing shoes? Whether you're an experienced dancer or just someone who wants to get off the couch and move, this cardio dance workout has just what you need!
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12158 min12-part Fitness course87 CQ
In this intermediate kettlebell course, the Kettlebell Bombshell demonstrates intense kettlebell workouts to tone your body, improve flexibility, burn calories, and challenge your coordination.
with Kettlebell BombshellIn this intermediate kettlebell course, the Kettlebell Bombshell demonstrates intense kettlebell workouts to tone your body, improve flexibility, burn calories, and challenge your coordination.
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418 min4-part Fitness course11 CQ
In this course, learn a beginner-friendly workout made especially for baby boomers. Review arm, chest, and core exercises that will get your heart pumping and strengthen unused muscles.
with Silke SchwarzkopfIn this course, learn a beginner-friendly workout made especially for baby boomers. Review arm, chest, and core exercises that will get your heart pumping and strengthen unused muscles.