Snatch Pull

a.k.a. Snatch High Pull

Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a snatch is unique. Here is how: you use an Olympic bar. You can lift the most weight possible when you use an Olympic bar.

Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

1) Obtain an Olympic bar.

2) Locate an area of the gym with ample floor space to perform the exercise.

3) Position the Olympic bar on the floor.

4) Load plates onto the Olympic Bar.

5) Add a barbell collar to each end of the bar to keep the plates in place. If the plates slip off the bar during the movement you could injure yourself.

6) Stand behind the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart - for stability.

7) Bend down with your knees and hips toward the bar.

8) Grasp the bar using an overhand grip that is wider than your shoulders.

9) Straighten your back.

10) Position your head pointed forward.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

1) This is the starting position.

2) Exhale while you begin to stand upward to lift the bar.

3) Continue to lift the bar until the bar is about thigh high.

4) Then, jump to continue raising the bar

5) ...until your body is fully upright and your arms fully extended with the bar hanging down.

6) Inhale as you lower the bar to the starting position.

7) This is the ending position.

8) Repeat reps for a full set.

Proper Form

Pay special attention to following proper form by...

Keep your arms straight during the entire movement.

Keep your body weight focused on your heels.

Gear Advice

When performing this exercise, it is important to add barbell collars to the bar - we have listed a link below to Lockjaw brand Olympic Barbell Collars - which you can order from Amazon dot com. For your hands, we encourage you to order the Harbinger 1250 Training Grip WristWrap Glove or use weightlifting chalk instead of wearing a glove.

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