Legs·Barbell·Compound
Snatch Deadlift
Hamstrings · Barbell
Intermediate
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The Snatch Deadlift is an intermediate barbell exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryForearms secondaryGlutes secondaryHamstrings secondaryLower Back secondaryQuads secondaryTraps secondary
How to Do the Snatch Deadlift
- 1The snatch deadlift strengthens the first pull of the snatch. Begin with a wide snatch grip with the barbell placed on the platform. The feet should be directly under the hips, with the feet turned out. Squat down to the bar, keeping the back in absolute extension with the head facing forward.
- 2Initiate the movement by driving through the heels, raising the hips. The back angle should remain the same until the bar passes the knees.
- 3At that point, drive your hips through the bar as you lay back. Return the bar to the platform by reversing the motion.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.