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Barbell Snatch from Blocks

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Animated demonstration of the Barbell Snatch from Blocks

How to do the Barbell Snatch from Blocks

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell positioned on blocks.
  2. 2Bend at your hips and knees to grasp the barbell with a wide grip.
  3. 3Lift the barbell by extending your hips and knees explosively.
  4. 4Pull the barbell upward, keeping it close to your body.
  5. 5As the barbell reaches chest height, rotate your wrists and elbows under the bar.
  6. 6Catch the barbell overhead with your arms fully extended.
  7. 7Stand up straight with the barbell overhead.
  8. 8Lower the barbell back to the blocks under control.

Muscle group

Olympic

Type

Weights or Machine

Equipment

Barbell, Blocks

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