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snatch pull

snatch pull is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on the ground in front of you.

Step 2

Bend your knees and hinge at the hips to lower into a squat position, gripping the barbell with an overhand grip.

Step 3

Keep your back straight and chest up as you drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees.

Step 4

As the barbell reaches hip level, explosively pull it upwards, shrugging your shoulders and pulling your elbows high and to the sides.

Step 5

As the barbell reaches its highest point, quickly drop underneath it, pulling yourself into a deep squat position.

Step 6

Catch the barbell overhead with your arms fully extended and your knees bent.

Step 7

Stand up by extending your hips and knees, keeping the barbell overhead.

Step 8

Lower the barbell back down to the starting position by reversing the movement.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

quads

Secondary muscles

hamstringsglutescalves

Primary body parts

thighs

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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