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Heaving Snatch Balance

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Abs, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound · Push

How to do it

  1. This drill helps you learn the snatch. Begin by holding a light weight across the back of the shoulders. Your feet should be slightly wider than hip width apart with the feet turned out, the same position that you would perform a squat with.
  2. Begin by dipping with the knees slightly, and popping back up to briefly unload the bar. Drive yourself underneath the bar, elevating it overhead as you descend into a full squat.
  3. Return to a standing position.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Heaving Snatch Balance work?
Mainly the quads, with help from the abs, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, triceps.
What equipment do I need?
Barbell.
Is it good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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