Crossfit Trainer Practice Test Level 1

Which cue should be used to correct a lack of hip extension in a snatch?

1. Target the hand during the drive

2. Pull the bar to the chest

3. Move the feet wider

4. Keep knees straight

The correct answer is: Target the hand during the drive

To address a lack of hip extension in a snatch, guiding the athlete to focus on targeting their hands during the drive is effective. This cue helps ensure that the athlete extends their hips fully before initiating the pull. By directing the focus to the hands, it encourages a proper sequence where the hips and legs drive upward effectively, allowing for better engagement of the posterior chain and generating more power. This cue emphasizes the importance of a correct hip extension as it teaches the athlete to utilize the explosive movement from the lower body properly. A successful snatch relies heavily on this drive to lift the barbell efficiently. When athletes concentrate on their hands, they are more likely to achieve optimal extension from the hips, leading to better barbell trajectory and lift mechanics. In contrast, pulling the bar to the chest primarily addresses the bar path and might not directly remediate hip extension issues. Moving the feet wider may alter stance but does not necessarily influence the hip extension mechanics. Lastly, keeping the knees straight could hinder the necessary movement patterns for effective hip extension and does not promote ideal positioning during the lift.