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Fitness
Power Snatch (Barbell)
The power snatch is a variation of the snatch where the lifter catches the barbell in a partial squat position. This exercise targets the same muscles as the snatch, emphasizing explosive power and speed.
Primary Muscle Group
Type of Weight
Whole Body
Barbell
1. Setup: Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell at thigh level with a wide overhand grip.
2. Grip: Grasp the barbell with hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
3. Starting Position: Engage your core, keep your back straight, and your chest up. Slightly bend your knees.
4. Execution: Explosively extend your hips, knees, and ankles to lift the barbell. As the bar rises, shrug your shoulders and pull yourself under the bar, catching it overhead in a squat position.
5. Return: Stand up fully with the barbell overhead. Lower the bar back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Diagram of the muscles activated:
