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BARBELL MUSCLE SNATCH

Custom Training: Barbell Muscle Snatch. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Use a light bar and a controlled wide-grip pull into an overhead position without a squat catch.

  2. 2

    Drive through the hips and guide the load into a controlled overhead position.

  3. 3

    Lower safely along the return path described for the variant.

THE STANDARD

Custom Training: Barbell Muscle Snatch. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

COACHING CUES

Use a load you can control overhead and keep it close to the body.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Pressing out an unstable catch or allowing the weight to drift away.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

CUSTOM TRAINING ONLY

EQUIPMENT

Barbell