Legs·Barbell·Compound
Hang Snatch - Below Knees
Hamstrings · Barbell
Advanced
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Advanced
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The Hang Snatch - Below Knees is an advanced barbell exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryCore secondaryCalves secondaryForearms secondaryGlutes secondaryLower Back secondaryQuads secondaryShoulders secondaryTraps secondary
In Position


How to Do the Hang Snatch - Below Knees
- 1Begin 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.
- 2Aggressively extend through the legs and hips. At peak extension, shrug the shoulders and allow the elbows to flex to the side.
- 3As 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.
- 4Return to a standing position with the weight overhead, and then return the weight to the floor under control.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written