Muscle Snatch

A weightlifting exercise that focuses on strength and power development, particularly targeting the shoulders, traps, and legs.

Instructions

• Begin with your feet shoulder-width apart, with the barbell on the floor close to your shins.
• Grip the barbell using a wide grip, similar to a snatch grip.
• Start the lift by extending your legs and hips, keeping your back straight and the bar close to your body.
• Once the bar is past your knees, accelerate by shrugging your shoulders and pulling yourself under the bar.
• Catch the bar overhead with your arms fully extended and your body slightly leaning back.
• Stand up straight to complete the lift.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Rounding the back during the lift.
• Not keeping the bar close to the body.
• Using too much weight, compromising form.
• Failing to fully extend the arms overhead.

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