Barbell Power Snatch
With a wide grip, extend violently and pull the bar overhead, catching it locked out in a partial squat.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Muscles worked
- Glutes, Hamstrings, Traps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement
- Olympic lifting
Sets and reps
- 3 to 6 sets of 1 to 3 reps at a weight you can move fast, resting 2 to 3 minutes.
- Speed and position come before load: end the set when the bar slows down or the catch gets sloppy.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the glutes, for when the barbell is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Barbell Power Snatch work?
- The Barbell Power Snatch mainly works the glutes, hamstrings and traps.
- What equipment do you need for the Barbell Power Snatch?
- A barbell.
- How many sets and reps of the Barbell Power Snatch?
- 3 to 6 sets of 1 to 3 reps at a weight you can move fast, resting 2 to 3 minutes. Speed and position come before load: end the set when the bar slows down or the catch gets sloppy.
- What can I do instead of the Barbell Power Snatch?
- 45-Degree Hip Extension, 90-90 Hip Stretch, Band Hip Thrust and Band Monster Walk work the same main muscle.
Program it for your clients
Coaches add the Barbell Power Snatch to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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