Warming up for a snatch workout

[JDelage]

Hi,

I'm learning the split snatch right now. I find it easier than the cleans due to my long forearm & poor flexibility.

How would you set up a snatch workout for a novice or intermediate, in particular how would you structure the ramp up during the warmup?

Thanks,

Joss

[Mark Rippetoe]

What is your work set weight?

[JDelage]

I'm just starting, and I'm not very strong to start with (84kg sq, 125kg dl). On Wednesday I did 42kg for a half dozen singles, and I warmed to it by doing 3-5 1-rep sets with an empty bar, then 3-5 @ 30kg, then 3-5 every 2kg. I'm a 41 yr old male.

[Mark Rippetoe]

I think that snatches are a bit premature, but we typically warm up snatches with singles across.

[JDelage]

OK, thank you.