Snatch-Grip Deadlift

A barbell exercise for the erector spinae and gluteus maximus.

  • Back
  • Barbell

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Muscles worked

MainErector spinae, Gluteus maximus
AlsoHamstrings, Upper back, Trapezius

Setup

Grip wide enough that the bar is at hip-crease height when standing; straps are fine.

How to do it well

  • Take a wide grip so the bar sits low at the hips
  • Set the back flat; the hips start lower than a deadlift
  • Push the floor away and keep the bar close

Common mistakes

  • Letting the upper back round under the wide grip
  • Loading it like a conventional pull

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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.