Barbell Single-Arm Snatch
This is an advanced exercise that works most of the muscles of the body. Exercises like this are used to develop functional strength for sports that require strong hands.
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Muscle groups
- Legs
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Abdominals, Calves, Hamstrings, Lower back, Shoulders, Trapezius
How to perform this exercise
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, and a slight bend in your knees.
- Grasp the bar with an overhead grip.
- Starting with the barbell held slightly above the knees (hang position), lift the weight up over your head (step 1) then back to shoulder height (step 2) and finally back to starting position between near your knees.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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