The snatch pull is a compound Olympic weightlifting movement that develops explosive power and strength in the lower body, particularly targeting the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. It requires coordination, balance, and proper technique to perform safely and effectively.
Also Works
HamstringsGlutesCalves
How to Perform
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on the ground in front of you.
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Bend your knees and hinge at the hips to lower into a squat position, gripping the barbell with an overhand grip.
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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.
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As the barbell reaches hip level, explosively pull it upwards, shrugging your shoulders and pulling your elbows high and to the sides.
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As the barbell reaches its highest point, quickly drop underneath it, pulling yourself into a deep squat position.
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Catch the barbell overhead with your arms fully extended and your knees bent.
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Stand up by extending your hips and knees, keeping the barbell overhead.
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Lower the barbell back down to the starting position by reversing the movement.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tips
•Use a wide (snatch) grip with the bar starting on the floor and your hips lower than in a Deadlift.
•Accelerate the bar aggressively through the second pull (hip extension phase), shrugging powerfully at the top.
•Keep the bar close to your body throughout the entire pull; it should almost brush your thighs.
Common Mistakes
•Pulling with the arms too early instead of driving through the legs and hips first.
•Letting the hips rise faster than the shoulders off the floor, which turns it into a stiff-leg pull.
•Not achieving full hip extension before shrugging, which limits power output.