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Power Snatch

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

Power Snatch — end positionPower Snatch — start position
1 · Start position2 · End position

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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