Heaving Snatch Balance
How to do the Heaving Snatch Balance with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Quads
Abs, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Triceps
Barbell
How to do the Heaving Snatch Balance
- 1
This drill helps you learn the snatch. Begin by holding a light weight across the back of the shoulders. Your feet should be slightly wider than hip width apart with the feet turned out, the same position that you would perform a squat with.
- 2
Begin by dipping with the knees slightly, and popping back up to briefly unload the bar. Drive yourself underneath the bar, elevating it overhead as you descend into a full squat.
- 3
Return to a standing position.
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Heaving Snatch Balance: common questions
What muscles does the Heaving Snatch Balance work?
The Heaving Snatch Balance primarily works the Quads. It also recruits the Abs, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Heaving Snatch Balance suitable for beginners?
The Heaving Snatch Balance is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Heaving Snatch Balance?
To do the Heaving Snatch Balance you'll need a barbell.
Is the Heaving Snatch Balance a compound or isolation exercise?
The Heaving Snatch Balance is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Heaving Snatch Balance with correct form?
This drill helps you learn the snatch. Begin by holding a light weight across the back of the shoulders. Your feet should be slightly wider than hip width apart with the feet turned out, the same position that you would perform a squat with. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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