Snatch

  1. Start with feet shoulder-width apart and toes pointing slightly outward.
  2. Place hands on the barbell with a wide grip, palms facing down.
  3. Lower your hips and bend your knees, keeping your back straight.
  4. Drive through your legs and hips, pulling the barbell up to your chest.
  5. As the barbell reaches chest height, quickly extend your arms and legs, pulling the barbell up and overhead.
  6. Lock out your arms and stand up straight, holding the barbell overhead.
  7. Lower the barbell back down to the starting position by reversing the movement.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Primary Muscles

  • Glute
  • Lower Back
  • Quad
  • Thigh - Inner

Secondary Muscles

  • Calf
  • Forearm - Inner
  • Hamstring
  • Trap

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