Barbell Snatch Balance
From the bar on the back, dip and push under it into a full overhead squat, then stand to build receiving confidence.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Muscles worked
- Quads, Front delts
- 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 quads, for when the barbell is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Barbell Snatch Balance work?
- The Barbell Snatch Balance mainly works the quads and front delts.
- What equipment do you need for the Barbell Snatch Balance?
- A barbell.
- How many sets and reps of the Barbell Snatch Balance?
- 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 Snatch Balance?
- ATG Split Squat, Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat and Belt Squat work the same main muscle.
Program it for your clients
Coaches add the Barbell Snatch Balance to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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