FuBarbell

REPOST FROM @piketoon: “Shout out to my boy Russell for PR’ing his snatch yesterday at 155#! Looked too easy buddy! Legs looked a bit shaky at the end tho! #crossfit #crossfithorsepower #snatch #lift #wod #reebok #cartoon #animation #drawing #draw #workout #rehband #oly #weightlifting”

Saw this on @piketoon’s feed the other day and thought it was just so clever! Took me back to the days of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. #FuBarbell

REPOST FROM @jameskusama: “Less then four years ago, I did not possess the strength nor skill to catch 225#. Now, I can use 225# for EMOM pieces with fun barbell complexes like this.

Could not have been more lucky to have started with a coach like @dianefu to lay the proper ground work for me. #blessed #tbt #crossfit #oly #smartcoachesmakeallthedifference”

REPOST FROM @morrisvillecrossfit: “After the FuBarbell Clinic. Got our snatch and clean and jerk on! Thanks @dianefu ! An amazing time with an amazing coach and person! #crossfit #fubarbell #snatch #cleanandjerk #oly #olympiclifts #morrisvillestrong”

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North Carolina is a wrap! This was a warm and welcoming community with some top notch movement happening amongst the athletes. Thanks for having me out and thanks everyone for taking the day off to spend it with me chatting weightlifting!

by @kallpaevents “”FUBARBELL SEMINAR” in KALLPA CrossFit

#fubarbell #dianefu #weightlifting #olympiclifting #snatch #cleanandjerk #levantamientosolimpicos #oly #kallpa #guayaquil #ecuador #samborondon #abril #fit #iggers #instafit #instagramfitness #fitness”

Chillin’ with the crew chatting it up during the Q&A portion of the seminar.

Bringing the bar into the hips is arguably one of the most difficult transition to make in weightlifting. This is the point where athletes will fall apart by either rushing the transition (bar contacting low on the thigh) or chasing the bar with their hips (keeping the bar out front). And yes, Kelly Starrett is about to PR his legendary mix grip clean at 158kg/347.5lbs.

#FuBarbell #weightlifting #crossfit #crossfitgirls #Oly #Olympic #Olympicweightlifting #usaw #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique #inspiration #motivation #instagramfitness #fitspo #KellyStarrett

The Olympic squat (aka high bar back squat) should closely mimic the receiving position found in the snatch — with the slight variance due to bar placement.

Key points of performance are:

1. Bar racks across the traps

2. Feet are rotated out 5-20 degrees

3. Hips are open to maintain stability of the hips and trunk

4. Range of motion is prioritized with a verticalized torso

5. The body sits down to the limits of ankle, knee and hip flexion

The transition at the level of the knees is critical giving the athlete access into loading their hips and hamstrings for an aggressive finish during the second pull. This point also offers the least mechanical advantage which is why beginners have difficulty negotiating this position.

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Saturday morning snatch sesh. Keep it close. Stay efficient.

#FuBarbell #weightlifting #crossfit #crossfitgirls #Oly #Olympic #Olympicweightlifting #usaw #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique #inspiration #motivation #instagramfitness #fitspo

Why be part of a team or train with others? The list is extensive, but my top 3 are:

1. Training with athletes that are above your skill level makes you better.

2. Working with a team lends accountability and motivates you to perform your best.

3. The bonds and friendships that are forged through sweat and effort are everlasting.

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Inaugural #FuBarbell IG video! Getting some work done on a Thursday afternoon: back squat heavy single at 116kg/255lbs.

If you couldn’t tell (check out where I get stuck), getting the hips open as you recover out of the hole stabilizes the torso allowing energy to continue driving up through to the bar.

#weightlifting #crossfit #crossfitgirls #Oly #Olympic #Olympicweightlifting #usaw #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique #inspiration #motivation #instagramfitness #fitspo