From mid-thigh in a wide grip, the body extends explosively and the bar keeps travelling close up the body, turning over into lockout overhead without the knees bending again: used early to train full extension before power snatches.
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From mid-thigh in a wide grip, the body extends explosively and the bar keeps travelling close up the body, turning over into lockout overhead without the knees bending again: used early to train full extension before power snatches.
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
Hold the bar at mid-thigh in a wide grip, the hips back and the shoulders just in front of it.
Extend the hips, knees and ankles explosively, pulling the elbows high and out.
Keep the bar travelling up close to the body and turn it over to lockout without re-bending the knees; lower it in front.
Form cues
Light weight: the arms finish the lift.
Keep the bar close.
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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