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POWER SNATCH

Spartan Standard — 300WOD helmet mark

Snatch caught in a power position (above parallel). Develops the second pull and overhead catch.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Wide snatch grip. Bar over mid-foot.

  2. 2

    Pull from the floor with full hip extension.

  3. 3

    Shrug and pull under — catch the bar overhead above parallel.

  4. 4

    Stand to full extension.

THE STANDARD

Bar caught overhead with arms locked. Hips above parallel at the catch. Stand to full extension.

COACHING CUES

Full hip extensionPull under fastLock out overhead

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Pressing out the catch.

  • Not achieving full hip extension.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Hang power snatch.

  • Reduce load.

300WOD APPLICATION

The power snatch appears at Elite and Spartan Standards.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite
Elite✓
Spartan✓

EQUIPMENT

Barbell

MUSCLES

Primary

GlutesHamstringsTrapeziusAnterior Deltoids

Secondary

QuadricepsAbs / CoreLower Back
Power Snatch — 300WOD Exercise Library