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Barbell Power-Snatch

Explosive full-body exercise! The Barbell Power-Snatch builds strength, power, and coordination. Master this advanced lift!

Exercise video 2
Ms. Grey
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Required Equipment

Barbell thumbnail
Barbell
Weight Plates thumbnail
Weight Plates

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and grip the barbell with a wide overhand grip.

  2. Lower your hips, keep your chest up, and engage your core with your arms fully extended.

  3. Drive powerfully through your legs and hips to accelerate the barbell upward in a straight line.

  4. Pull high with your elbows, drop quickly under the bar, and catch it overhead with locked arms in a partial squat.

  5. Stand up straight to lock out the weight before carefully lowering it back to the floor.