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HANG SNATCH
Snatch starting from the hang position. Develops the second pull mechanics.
MOVEMENT GUIDE
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HOW TO PERFORM
- 1
Hold the bar at hip height with a wide snatch grip.
- 2
Hinge slightly to load the hamstrings.
- 3
Drive the hips forward explosively.
- 4
Pull under and catch the bar overhead.
- 5
Stand to full extension.
THE STANDARD
Bar caught overhead with arms locked. Stand to full extension.
COACHING CUES
Load the hamstringsHips drive firstLock out overhead
COMMON MISTAKES
Not loading the hamstrings in the hang.
Pressing out the catch.
SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS
Power snatch.
Reduce load.
300WOD APPLICATION
The hang snatch is used at Elite and Spartan Standards as a teaching progression.
RELATED EXERCISES
300WOD STANDARDS
Foundation
Hoplite
Elite✓
Spartan✓
EQUIPMENT
Barbell
MUSCLES
Primary
GlutesHamstringsTrapeziusAnterior Deltoids
Secondary
QuadricepsAbs / Core