Heaving Snatch Balance
A upper legs exercise targeting the quadriceps, performed with barbell.
Body part
Upper LegsEquipment
Barbell
Target muscles
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Abdominals, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Triceps
How to do Heaving Snatch Balance
This drill helps you learn the snatch. Begin by holding a light weight across the back of the shoulders. Your feet should be slightly wider than hip width apart with the feet turned out, the same position that you would perform a squat with.
Begin by dipping with the knees slightly, and popping back up to briefly unload the bar. Drive yourself underneath the bar, elevating it overhead as you descend into a full squat.
Return to a standing position.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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