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Hang Snatch

Main muscle
Front Delts
Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell

How to do it

  1. 1Hold a barbell at hip height with a wide overhand grip, knees slightly bent.
  2. 2Hinge slightly to load the hamstrings in the hang position.
  3. 3Extend your hips, knees, and ankles explosively to drive the bar up.
  4. 4Pull yourself under the bar and receive it overhead with locked arms.
  5. 5Stand up tall to finish with the bar stable overhead.

Coaching cues

  • Wide grip, explosive pull
  • Punch the bar overhead
  • Lock out fast
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