Heaving Snatch Balance
An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Heaving Snatch Balance
- 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.
- 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.
- Return to a standing position.
Muscles Worked
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Snatch Balance
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Power Snatch from Blocks
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Snatch
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Snatch from Blocks
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Hang Clean
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Hang Clean - Below the Knees
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Split Clean
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Split Jerk
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Clean from Blocks
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Clean Pull
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do heaving snatch balance work?
Heaving Snatch Balance primarily works the quads. The abs, forearms, glutes, hamstrings, shoulders and triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for heaving snatch balance?
Heaving Snatch Balance uses barbell.
Heaving Snatch Balance: is it suitable for beginners?
Heaving Snatch Balance is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of heaving snatch balance?
Snatch Balance, Power Snatch from Blocks, Snatch train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my heaving snatch balance reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; heaving snatch balance can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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