Barbell Snatch
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The barbell snatch is a dynamic, full-body exercise that improves power and coordination. It involves lifting a barbell from the ground to an overhead position in one fluid motion. This exercise builds explosive strength and enhances athletic performance.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, barbell over mid-foot.
- Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, arms outside legs.
- Lift the barbell, keeping it close to the body, and extend the hips.
- Pull the barbell overhead as you squat under it, then stand up.
- Control the barbell back to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Erector Spinae Hamstrings Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers
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