Weightlifting 101

Note that is in great balance, not stepping either forward or backwards.

That is because he is using his toes as intended - thereby avoiding being too far back on the heels or too far forward on the toes.

If you are not conscious about using your toes during the sn**ch, your balance will suffer greatly.

Instead of relying on a big and sudden explosion at the end of the second pull, you want to accelerate the barbell through the first and second pull.

If done correctly, it allows you to pull the barbell higher and with less risk of swinging.

Can you imagine doing a vertical jump from the bottom of the squat and restricting yourself to exploding at the very end of the movement instead of accelerating from the start?

Try it just to see how awkward and restricted it feels - and then draw your own conclusions for the barbell game.