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Advanced

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Quads accessibility Upper Legs
Hamstrings Glutes Calves

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

8.6

Force

push

Snatch Pull is a advanced multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Quads in the Upper Legs region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Glutes.

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1

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

2

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

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

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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