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Barbell One Arm Snatch

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Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Traps Forearms Core

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

8.6

Force

push

Barbell One Arm Snatch is a advanced multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Traps and Forearms.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outwards.

2

Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Bend your knees and lower your hips into a squat position, keeping your back straight and chest up.

4

Explosively extend your hips, knees, and ankles, driving the barbell upwards.

5

As the barbell reaches chest level, pull it upwards with your arm, keeping it close to your body.

6

Rotate your elbow under the barbell and extend your arm fully overhead, locking out your elbow.

7

Lower the barbell back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

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