Power snatch

Skill Tree

Muscles

Technique

  1. Begin in a squat position, grasping the weight with an overhand grip.
  2. With an explosive movement, extend your hips and knees, lifting the weight upwards.
  3. As the weight passes your hips, thrust them to help propelling the weight upward.
  4. As the weight reaches shoulder height, swiftly rotate your hands and press upward, fully extending your arms overhead.
  5. Catch the weight overhead in a partial squat position, then stand up completely.

Form tips

  1. Utilize the power from your lower body to generate momentum for lifting the weight.

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