The bar across the back in a snatch grip, an abrupt dip and drive pops it and the body drives down under it, receiving it locked overhead near the bottom of the squat: the catch practised on its own, the step after the overhead squat.
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Snatch family
Snatch balance
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The bar across the back in a snatch grip, an abrupt dip and drive pops it and the body drives down under it, receiving it locked overhead near the bottom of the squat: the catch practised on its own, the step after the overhead squat.
DemandMedium
Equipment requiredA barbell
Muscle focusQuads · Shoulders · Glutes · Triceps · Back
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
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How to move
Rest the bar across the back of the shoulders in a wide snatch grip, the feet in the pulling stance.
Dip and drive the knees abruptly to pop the bar.
Drive under it, locking the arms overhead near the bottom of the squat; stand up and return it to the back.
Form cues
Lock the arms as you land, not after.
Keep the trunk upright.
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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