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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Advanced

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Quads, Glutes, Abs

Exercise Description

The snatch balance builds overhead stability and speed under the bar. It teaches you to drop into a squat position while catching weight overhead.

How To

1. Start with the barbell on your back like a back squat. Grip wide with hands in snatch position. 2. Dip slightly at the knees, then drive up explosively while pressing the bar overhead. 3. As the bar goes up, drop into a full squat position quickly. Catch the snatch balance overhead. 4. Stand up slowly while keeping the bar locked overhead. Control is key. 5. Lower the bar back to your shoulders to complete the snatch balance rep.

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight throughout the entire snatch balance movement • Drop under the bar fast - speed is everything in the catch position • Lock your arms overhead before you squat up in the snatch balance • Keep your chest up and knees tracking over your toes

Common Mistakes

• Pressing the bar too long instead of dropping under quickly in the snatch balance • Catching the bar with bent arms instead of locked elbows • Not squatting deep enough when catching the snatch balance overhead

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