Exercise

Heaving Snatch Balance

Also known as: olympic snatch balance

Heaving Snatch Balance — position 1Heaving Snatch Balance — position 2

Heaving Snatch Balance is a compound exercise for the quadriceps and glutes. Main target: vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and gluteus maximus. Also works: anterior deltoid, triceps long head, triceps lateral head, biceps femoris, upper abs and forearm flexors. Equipment: barbell.

EquipmentBarbell
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPush
CategoryOlympic weightlifting

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. This drill helps you learn the snatch. Begin by holding a light weight across the back of the shoulders. Your feet should be slightly wider than hip width apart with the feet turned out, the same position that you would perform a squat with.
  2. Begin by dipping with the knees slightly, and popping back up to briefly unload the bar. Drive yourself underneath the bar, elevating it overhead as you descend into a full squat.
  3. Return to a standing position.

Similar exercises

Clean from Blocks
Barbell
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Clean Pull
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Hang Clean
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Hang Clean - Below the Knees
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Power Snatch from Blocks
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Snatch
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Alternatives with other equipment

Dumbbell Lunges
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Freehand Jump Squat
Bodyweight
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Squats - With Bands
Bands
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Cable Deadlifts
Cable
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Car Deadlift
Other
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Kettlebell Pistol Squat
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