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barbell one arm snatch
Target

delts

Equipment

barbell

barbell one arm snatch

shoulders

How to Perform the barbell one arm snatch

1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outwards.

2

Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Bend your knees and lower your hips into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.

4

Explosively extend your hips, knees, and ankles, driving the barbell upwards.

5

As the barbell reaches chest level, pull it upwards with your arm, keeping it close to your body.

6

Rotate your elbow under the barbell and extend your arm fully overhead, locking out your elbow.

7

Lower the barbell back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.

8

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Secondary Muscles

trapsforearmscore