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Barbell Snatch Pull

The snatch pull trains the snatch pull from the floor without an overhead catch. Its wide grip and close bar path build leg drive, upper-back strength, and explosive extension specific to the snatch.

Targets: Glutes
Equipment: Barbell
Type: Compound

Step by step

How to do the Barbell Snatch Pull

Set the bar over the midfoot and take the same wide hook grip used for the snatch.
Brace and push through the floor while keeping the shoulders slightly in front of the bar.
Keep the bar close as it passes the knees and bring the torso toward upright.
Extend the hips, knees, and ankles forcefully, finishing tall with a natural shrug and long arms.
Guide the bar safely back to the platform and reset with the same wide grip.

Form cues

Use snatch grip
Push, do not yank
Keep the bar close
Finish tall with long arms

Common mistakes

Using a narrow clean grip
Pulling early with the elbows
Swinging the bar away from the hips
Trying to receive the bar overhead

Muscles worked

Primary

Glutes

Secondary

Hamstrings, Quads, Upper traps and Forearms

Safety: Use a load that preserves position and a clear platform with bumper plates. Keep the trunk braced and use lifting straps only if you can release them safely.

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