Barbell Snatch
Primary Equipment
Olympic barbell
Olympic barbell
Instructions
- Stand over the barbell with feet shoulder-width apart
- Grip the bar wide, hips low, chest up
- Explosively pull the bar off the floor, extending hips and knees
- Shrug and pull the bar high, then drop quickly into a squat
- Stand up with the bar locked overhead
Tips
- Keep your back straight and core tight
- Maintain the bar path close to your body
- Focus on a powerful, continuous movement
- Ensure full arm lockout overhead for stability
Target Muscle
Primary
Secondary
