Exercise Guide

Snatch Pull

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Snatch Pull

Quads Barbell

intermediate

Category

upper legs

Body Part

upper legs

Equipment

barbell

Target

quads

Instructions

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the barbell on the ground in front of you.

  2. 2

    Bend your knees and hinge at the hips to lower into a squat position, gripping the barbell with an overhand grip.

  3. 3

    Keep your back straight and chest up as you drive through your heels to lift the barbell off the ground, extending your hips and knees.

  4. 4

    As the barbell reaches hip level, explosively pull it upwards, shrugging your shoulders and pulling your elbows high and to the sides.

  5. 5

    As the barbell reaches its highest point, quickly drop underneath it, pulling yourself into a deep squat position.

  6. 6

    Catch the barbell overhead with your arms fully extended and your knees bent.

  7. 7

    Stand up by extending your hips and knees, keeping the barbell overhead.

  8. 8

    Lower the barbell back down to the starting position by reversing the movement.

  9. 9

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

HamstringsQuadsGlutesCalves