Power Snatch
Also known as: Barbell Power Snatch, Snatch Above Parallel, Olympic Power Snatch, ps


How to do the Power Snatch
Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell on the floor, wide snatch grip, chest up, shoulders over the bar, core engaged.
Movement: Pull the bar from the floor by explosively extending hips, knees, and ankles. Pull under and catch the bar overhead above parallel with arms fully extended, then stand fully to finish.
Standards:
- Bar caught overhead above parallel
- Arms fully extended and locked out
- Full hip, knee, and ankle extension during pull
Focus Points: Keep bar close to body, aggressive hip drive, fast turnover under the bar, stable overhead position.
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