Throwback Thursday: Can You Snatch as much as a Games Athlete?

Lets visualize your snatch. How do you feel about it? Do you think you’re not snatching that much weight? Maybe your heavy reps don't look the greatest? Take a look at the top 5 weights lifted in the 2009 CrossFit Games.

One Rep Max Snatch

2009 Top 5 Men’s weight

Jeff Leonard – #240

Jason Khalipa – #225

Moe Kelsey – #215

Tommy Hackenbruck – #205

Patrick Burke - #195

2009 Top 5 Women’s weight

Tamara Holmes - #145

Tanya Wagner - #135

Kristan Clever - #130

Crystal McReynolds - #125

Cyndi Frieling - #120

*There were some ties (not many) but I wanted to point out the difference in lifts.

Now think about your one rep Snatch. How close are you, or are you lifting heavier than the fittest Crossfitter of 2009? Give yourself some credit, you’re stronger than you know.