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shoulders
#0067

barbell one arm snatch

Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
delts

How to perform

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outwards.

  2. 2

    Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Bend your knees and lower your hips into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.

  4. 4

    Explosively extend your hips, knees, and ankles, driving the barbell upwards.

  5. 5

    As the barbell reaches chest level, pull it upwards with your arm, keeping it close to your body.

  6. 6

    Rotate your elbow under the barbell and extend your arm fully overhead, locking out your elbow.

  7. 7

    Lower the barbell back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.

  8. 8

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Secondary muscles

traps
forearms
core