Barbell Power Snatch From Blocks
Equipment
With your chest up and back straight, bend down and grasp the barbell with a wide overhand grip, your hands should be wider than shoulder-width apart.
Initiate the lift by driving through your heels to extend your hips and knees, pulling the barbell upward while keeping it as close to your body as possible.
As the bar reaches chest height, quickly drop under the bar by bending your knees and hips, catching the bar in a full overhead squat position.
Stand up straight to complete the lift, ensuring your arms are fully extended overhead and the barbell is directly above your mid-foot, then safely lower the bar back onto the blocks.
Pro Tip
**Use Your Hips and Legs:** A common mistake is to rely too much on your upper body strength. The power snatch is a full-body exercise, and the power should come from your hips and legs. As you lift the barbell, explosively extend your hips and knees, propelling the barbell upwards. **Fast Elbow Turnover:** After the explosive hip and knee extension, quickly pull yourself under the bar with a fast elbow turnover. This will help you catch the barbell in a partial squat position. Slow elbow turnover can lead to missed lifts or injury. **