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Barbell Snatch From Blocks

The Barbell Snatch From Blocks is a barbell exercise that targets the shoulders, with the back assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Back
Equipment
Barbell
Body part
Upper legs, Shoulders

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and the barbell set on blocks at mid-thigh level.
  2. Grip the barbell wide and keep your chest lifted with your hips back.
  3. Drive through your legs and explosively extend your hips to pull the bar upward.
  4. Pull yourself under the bar and catch it overhead in a stable squat position.
  5. Stand up fully while keeping the barbell locked overhead.
  6. Lower the bar back to the blocks safely.
  7. Repeat for the desired repetitions.

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