How to add power snatches to the beginner template?

[Sk8ordie]

I just started the beginner template this week after completing 3 months of Starting Strength. I love barbell snatches but they’re not in the BM beginner template - looks like barbell rows are the closest thing. Any suggestions to keep these movements in my program? Great product created by the team - still getting used to rpe, but I like the spreadsheets.

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

We would not add snatches to the beginner template if you are a beginner. You'll have plenty of time in the future to actually train them

-Jordan

[Sk8ordie]

Same with power cleans? Oly movements are what got me in the gym initially.

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

That's cool man. If you're already in the gym and have been for awhile, I'm not sure you need The Beginner Program. That being said, if you're an adult beginner I would not spend time training the Olympic lifts until you've completed a program similar to our beginner template.

[Sk8ordie]

I’m 40yo w/ just 3 mos experience - I’ll take your advice and complete the beginner template. Thank you for the feedback.

[mbasic]

The Olympic Lifts (power snatches, etc) cannot be Trained^TM . They can only be Practiced^®

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

The Olympic Lifts (power snatches, etc) cannot be Trained^TM . They can only be Practiced^®

LOL. Impressive.