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Barbell Snatch

ADVANCED

Barbell Snatch

Barbell Snatch is a dynamite exercise that strengthens the posterior chain and can help you attain an upright posture: straight back, shoulders retracted, tight core, and a potentially less painful low back. The tall posture and balance of the lift begin in the heavy pull from the floor.

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Instructions

  1. Grasp a barbell with a shoulder-width overhand grip, bend your hips and knees slightly, and keep your back straight. With your feet on the floor, pull the barbell up until it stops just above your knees.
  2. Extending your knees and pushing through your hips, push the bar hard toward the ceiling. Simultaneously shrug your shoulders, creating momentum for the barbell movement.
  3. Extend your arms above your head and close your elbows as you lower your hips to bring your body under the bar. Plant your feet on the floor and extend your hips to stand up. Do the opposite movement to return to the starting position.

Tips

  • Start the movement by lifting the barbell with your hips. Do not pull the bar with your arms.
  • The bar must move in a vertical path from start to finish.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024