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Snatch Balance

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

How to do it

  1. Begin with the feet in the pulling position, the bar racked across the back of the shoulders, and the hands placed in a wide snatch grip.
  2. Pop the bar with an abrupt dip and drive of the knees, and aggressively drive under the bar, transitioning the feet into the receiving position.
  3. Receive the bar locked out overhead near the bottom of the squat. The torso should remain vertical, lowering the hips between the legs.
  4. Continue to descend to full depth, and return to a standing position. Carefully lower the weight.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Snatch Balance work?
Mainly the quads, with help from the calves, 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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