This is Aimee Anaya, one of the owners and coaches of Catalyst Athletics, an Olympic Weightlifting gym in southern California. This is the very bottom position of a Snatch, with what is at least 165lbs of weight on that bar. Think back to the deep squat that we test for in the screen; do you think she would have a single problem performing that? Start at her shoulders, notice how flexible they are, perfect overhead lockout. Now also notice the extension in her back, that is literally picture perfect. She is in the very bottom position (with her flexibility it is physically as low as she can squat) and her back is in perfect extension. Also notice her ankle flexibility. Crazy. One thing that might catch your eye is how far her knee is protruding over her foot. This is not a bad thing, notice she's still tracking her knees out and her weight is still on her heels. I use the word 'perfect' quite a lot when describing Aimee Anaya's squat form. And for very good reasons. As your learn what to look for try and find someone at Gold's Gym or your local YMCA who has decent squat form. It makes me cringe.
-James
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