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Exercises/Snatch Pull
Olympic LiftsIntermediate

Snatch Pull

A snatch-grip pull from the floor to full extension with a shrug, without catching the bar. It builds strength and positioning for the snatch.

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Primary muscles

  • Hamstrings
  • Glutes (Gluteus Maximus)
  • Traps (Trapezius)
  • Lower Back (Erector Spinae)

Secondary muscles

  • Quadriceps
  • Rhomboids
  • Calves (Gastrocnemius)
  • Forearm Flexors
Sets
3–5
Reps
2–5
Rest
90–180s

How to perform

Snatch Pull movement

Main muscles working (thicker lines)

Starting position

Set up with a wide snatch hook grip, mid-foot under the bar, hips low, chest up and back flat.

  1. 1

    Lift the bar off the floor with steady leg drive, keeping it close.

  2. 2

    Maintain the back angle until the bar passes the knees.

  3. 3

    Explode through full hip, knee and ankle extension and shrug, keeping the arms straight.

  4. 4

    Lower the bar under control.

Breathing: Brace before the pull and exhale at the top after the shrug.

Coaching tips

  • Chest up off the floor

  • Bar into the hips

  • Finish tall

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back from the wide grip

  • Early arm bend

  • Bar swinging away from the hips

  • Cutting the extension short

Safety notes

  • The wide grip increases range; lower the load if the back cannot stay flat.

  • Coaching is recommended to match positions to the full snatch.

Details

Body parts
Full Body
Equipment
Barbell · Weight Plate
Movement
Olympic · Hinge
Exercise type
Olympic
Training goals
Power · Strength · Athletic Performance

Sets, reps and rest are general guidance — adjust to your goals and experience.

Harder Variations

  • Below-Knee Hang SnatchAdvanced→
  • Power SnatchAdvanced→
  • Snatch-Grip High PullIntermediate→

Variations

  • Clean PullIntermediate→

Similar Exercises

  • Snatch ShrugIntermediate→

This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.