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How to Do Hang Snatch - Below Knees

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the hang snatch - below knees.

Hang Snatch - Below Knees animated demonstration from start to end position
Main musclesHamstrings
Also worksAbs, Calves, Forearms, Glutes, Lower Back, Quads, Shoulders, Traps
EquipmentBarbell
LevelExpert
TypeOlympic Weightlifting

How to do it

  1. Begin with a wide grip on the bar, with an overhand or hook grip. The feet should be directly below the hips with the feet turned out. Your knees should be slightly bent, and the torso inclined forward. The spine should be fully extended and the head facing forward. The bar should be just below the knees. This will be your starting position.
  2. Aggressively extend through the legs and hips. At peak extension, shrug the shoulders and allow the elbows to flex to the side.
  3. As you move your feet into the receiving position, forcefully pull yourself below the bar as you elevate the bar overhead. Receive the bar with your body as low as possible and the arms fully extended overhead.
  4. Return to a standing position with the weight overhead, and then return the weight to the floor under control.

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.

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