From the hips in a wide grip, the bar is hinged to mid-thigh, driven up with an explosive extension and caught on locked arms in a full overhead squat: the NSCA statement's snatch progression starts the pull here, before the knee and the floor.
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Snatch family
Hang snatch
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From the hips in a wide grip, the bar is hinged to mid-thigh, driven up with an explosive extension and caught on locked arms in a full overhead squat: the NSCA statement's snatch progression starts the pull here, before the knee and the floor.
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Stand holding the bar at the hips in a wide snatch grip, the knees soft.
Hinge to bring it to mid-thigh, then extend explosively and shrug.
Pull yourself under into a full overhead squat, the arms locked; stand up with it.
Form cues
Keep the bar close to the hips.
Lock the arms as you land.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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