Barbell Snatch-Grip Overhead Squat
With a wide snatch grip and the bar locked overhead, squat to full depth and stand, reinforcing the snatch receiving position.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- 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-Grip Overhead Squat work?
- The Barbell Snatch-Grip Overhead Squat mainly works the quads and glutes.
- What equipment do you need for the Barbell Snatch-Grip Overhead Squat?
- A barbell.
- How many sets and reps of the Barbell Snatch-Grip Overhead Squat?
- 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-Grip Overhead Squat?
- ATG Split Squat, Backward Sled Drag, Band Squat and Belt Squat work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Barbell Snatch-Grip Overhead Squat to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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