Exercises / Power snatch
Power snatch GIF
Figure
Male figure; the female figure follows.
Muscles
Background
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Get it in this lookWorked muscles
- QuadricepsMusculus quadriceps femoris
- GlutesMusculus gluteus maximus
- HamstringsMusculi ischiocrurales
- TrapeziusMusculus trapezius
- ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- advanced
- Loop
- One repetition, 4.57 seconds
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How to do a power snatch
- Begin in athletic stance with feet hip-width apart and slight bend in knees
- Initiate movement by explosively extending hips and knees while jumping upward
- Simultaneously pull arms up and overhead in one continuous motion
- Land softly on balls of feet with knees bent to absorb impact
- Finish with arms fully extended overhead and body in stable squat position
- Return to starting position by lowering arms and standing upright
Form tips
- Keep back straight throughout the entire movement to prevent injury during the pickup phase
- Focus on explosive hip extension rather than using your back to generate power
- Land with knees bent and weight evenly distributed to protect joints
- Maintain core engagement throughout to support proper spinal alignment
- Practice the movement slowly first before adding explosive speed
