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Shoulders · strength

Barbell One Arm Snatch.

Targets the delts, also working the traps, forearms and core.

Target muscle groups

Equipment

Difficulty
Intermediate
Exercise type
StrengthBuilds strength and muscle. Done in sets, resting between them.
Log type
Weight and repsLog the weight you used and how many reps you did, set by set.
Barbell One Arm Snatch demonstration
Form

How to do it

  1. 01Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outwards.
  2. 02Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 03Bend your knees and lower your hips into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.
  4. 04Explosively extend your hips, knees, and ankles, driving the barbell upwards.
  5. 05As the barbell reaches chest level, pull it upwards with your arm, keeping it close to your body.
  6. 06Rotate your elbow under the barbell and extend your arm fully overhead, locking out your elbow.