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Perfecting the snatch takes time, dedication, and a highly detailed approach to addressing technical faults and weaknesse
s. One exercise that can drastically enhance a weightlifter’s, CrossFit athlete’s, and general snatch enthusiast’s snatchability is the snatch balance. The lifter presses a loaded barbell (held with a snatch grip) from their shoulders (behind their head) to overhead. As they press the weight, they’ll drop down into a deep squat. This movement essentially strengthens the lockout phase of your snatch. Below, we go over how to do the snatch balance, variations of the movement, and break down who should even do this specific move. How to Do the Snatch Balance Benefits of the Snatch Balance Muscles Worked By the...
Perfecting the snatch takes time, dedication, and a highly detailed approach to addressing technical faults and weaknesse
s. One exercise that can drastically enhance a weightlifter’s, CrossFit athlete’s, and general snatch enthusiast’s snatchability is the snatch balance. The lifter presses a loaded barbell (held with a snatch grip) from their shoulders (behind their head) to overhead. As they press the weight, they’ll drop down into a deep squat. This movement essentially strengthens the lockout phase of your snatch. Below, we go over how to do the snatch balance, variations of the movement, and break down who should even do this specific move. How to Do the Snatch Balance Benefits of the Snatch Balance Muscles Worked By the...