Snatch (with a barbell)
Dallas Personal Trainer - This is a very difficult exercise that is utilized by athletes involved in sports that require a high degree of explosiveness and speed. Rarely does a Dallas personal trainer utilize it for an average personal training client, however, over time many clients can actually reach a level at which they are capable of performing this exercise excellently after having developed the high degree of flexibility and coordination needed to perform this exercise properly and safely.
This exercise will be performed starting with the bar at waist level. It is similar to a Hang Clean. The differences are that on this one, you take a very wide grip on the bar and you throw the weight all the way above the head, and land with the arms locked out. Because there is a further distance to travel, it takes more power to move the same weight for a snatch than it would for a clean. As a result, you will use a much light weight for a snatch than a clean.
Grip the barbell about 4-8 inches outside your bench press grip. Start as though you are doing a Hang Clean, and let the momentum from your legs and hips throw the weight up as you jump and land in a semi squat, with your arms completely locked out over and behind your head. Lower the weight back to the front and start the next rep. You will find that your strength goes away quickly from rep to rep on these power movements. It will take extra effort on the later reps in your set to get it all the way overhead. Use a spotter and reduce the amount of weight when necessary to keep safe (do not drop a weight on yourself).
As always, we do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified Dallas personal trainer. This exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your doctor before attempting any workout program or attempting this exercise or any other exercise on this website.
This exercise will be performed starting with the bar at waist level. It is similar to a Hang Clean. The differences are that on this one, you take a very wide grip on the bar and you throw the weight all the way above the head, and land with the arms locked out. Because there is a further distance to travel, it takes more power to move the same weight for a snatch than it would for a clean. As a result, you will use a much light weight for a snatch than a clean.
Grip the barbell about 4-8 inches outside your bench press grip. Start as though you are doing a Hang Clean, and let the momentum from your legs and hips throw the weight up as you jump and land in a semi squat, with your arms completely locked out over and behind your head. Lower the weight back to the front and start the next rep. You will find that your strength goes away quickly from rep to rep on these power movements. It will take extra effort on the later reps in your set to get it all the way overhead. Use a spotter and reduce the amount of weight when necessary to keep safe (do not drop a weight on yourself).
As always, we do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified Dallas personal trainer. This exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your doctor before attempting any workout program or attempting this exercise or any other exercise on this website.