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Barbell Snatch Balance

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back with an overhand grip, hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart.

Exercise details

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works: Glutes, Hamstrings, Lats, Lower Back, Quads

Equipment
Barbell
Tracking
Reps and weight

Execution

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back with an overhand grip, hands placed wider than shoulder-width apart. Your feet should be in a slight squat stance.

  2. Dip slightly by bending your knees and hips, then quickly drive upwards, extending your knees and hips.

  3. As you extend, use the upward momentum to press the barbell overhead while simultaneously dropping into a deep squat position, catching the barbell with your arms fully extended overhead.

  4. Stand up by extending your hips and knees, keeping the barbell overhead. Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Explode through your hips and knees to generate the power needed for the lift.

  • Drop quickly into the squat to catch the barbell overhead in a stable position.

  • Use a weight that allows for proper form and control throughout the exercise to prevent strain or injury.

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