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Olympic WeightliftingAdvanced

Power Snatch from Blocks - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps, Shoulders, Glutes

Secondary

Calves, Forearms, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Traps, Triceps, Core

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Set bar on blocks (e.g., mid-thigh). Wide snatch grip.

  2. 2

    Assume start position.

  3. 3

    Explosively extend hips/knees/ankles.

  4. 4

    Pull bar high.

  5. 5

    Drop under into partial/power squat.

  6. 6

    Catch bar overhead, locked arms.

  7. 7

    Stand up.

  8. 8

    Lower bar to blocks. Repeat.