Platesmith

Power Snatch

A barbell exercise for the gluteus maximus and hamstrings.

  • Legs
  • Barbell

All exercises

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Muscles worked

MainGluteus maximus, Hamstrings
AlsoQuadriceps, Deltoids, Trapezius

Setup

Bumper plates on a platform; start from the hang with a light bar.

How to do it well

  • Wide grip, bar close through the pull
  • Extend fully, then punch under
  • Catch overhead in a quarter squat

Common mistakes

  • Letting the bar swing out
  • Soft elbows at the catch

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.