Snatch Chat

In this episode of Snatch Chat , Coach Oates breaks down why so many lifters feel stuck, even when they’re training hard and what actually moves the needle in your snatch and clean & jerk. We talk goal setting, common technical mistakes, strength training myths, and why sleep and nutrition might be affecting your totals more than your program does. If you want to train smarter, not just harder...

Most lifters aren’t failing because they’re weak. They’re failing because they’re rushing. In this episode of The Snatch Chat Podcast , I break down the biggest mistakes I see amateur weightlifters make; jumping into full movements too soon, chasing volume instead of quality, and running themselves into the ground thinking “more” is the answer. We talk about: Why breaking lifts down actually speed...

In this episode of Snatch Chat , I’m joined with Jo; a lifter I’ve had the privilege of coaching, to unpack the real journey from general gym training to competitive weightlifting. We dive into what changes mentally when you move from general training to the precision and pressure of the weightlifting platform. Jo shares her honest experiences of competition day nerves, emotional highs and lows, a...

Olympic lifting isn’t just about adding kilos to the bar. In Episode 3 of the Snatch Chat Podcast , we dive into what actually moves the needle: ✔️ Recovering properly between sessions ✔️ Why your snatch & clean are basically vertical jumps ✔️ How a simple pre-lift routine can calm the noise and sharpen execution From beginners finding their feet to experienced lifters chasing consistency, thi...

In this episode on Snatch Chat , I’m joined by James , fresh after winning the English Masters Weightlifting Champs for his age and weight class. We look back on James’ 18 month transition from CrossFit into Olympic weightlifting , why he decided to start coaching with me, and what actually moved the needle in his training leading up to competition day. This conversation is an honest breakdown of...

Welcome to episode one of Snatch Chat . In this episode, I break down Olympic weightlifting in a way that actually makes sense, without overcomplicating everything. I share my journey from CrossFit into specialising in Olympic weightlifting, and why moving away from chaos, random programming, and cue overload completely changed the way I train and coach. Most lifters don’t struggle because they’re...