“Randy” and the Snatch

Welcome to Krista and congrats to Renee who took about 30sec off her previous “Randy”

Like it ladies!  Jimena’s first hero workout.

Jordan warms up the Snatch.

Hmmm, there is a Universe of difference between a power output focused CrossFit workout like “Randy” where you used a power snatch to take a relatively light weight from the ground to overhead, and performing a Snatch that would be counted as “good” at any Olympic Lifting meet.  During “Randy” on Monday, we went wild for time with the Power Snatch and as long as it touched the ground and then ended up locked out somehow overhead, it was good.  Yesterday, we completed the 70s Big August Challenge which included a Snatch (power or otherwise) that had to actually meet OL specs-locked out overhead all in one motion.  For some folks this was a major obstacle!!  Why did you have to lock it out overhead like that for it to count, some of you kept asking.  That’s like asking why you have to cross the finish line in a marathon or why you can’t have someone push your bicycle from behind during a race.  Because that is what the sport is.  The Snatch Olympic Lift is what it is.  Why is this becoming important?  CrossFit has recently teamed up with the United States Weightlifting Association to host a CrossFit/USAW competition.  It will include the Olympic Lifts, according to Olympic Lifting rules, and a Crossfit workout.  Click here to see the details of the event.  Very exciting stuff!!  So, a high five to David M. for his 165lb power snatch last night, to Bryon L. for his 160 and to Larry, Chris H., Eric L. and Ben T. for their 155lb power snatches.  Kate has recently power snatched 110 and Maria C. got 90lb yesterday!

For the 75 power snatches that were “Randy” we have some new records on the board including, CJ P. at 4:10, Sam I. at 4:22, Eric L. with 4:42 and David M. with 4:48.  We also have Jenny L at 3:50, Kate W. with 4:40, Jen H. at 5:54, and Maria C. at 6:25.    High five also to Nicole B. who ran her first ever continuous mile that day!!

Check out Coach Burgener’s daughter Sage demonstrating the power snatch.