Olympic weightlifting

Heaving Snatch Balance

The heaving snatch balance is an intermediate olympic weightlifting exercise for your quads, using barbell.

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Abs, Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Heaving Snatch Balance, starting position
Start
Heaving Snatch Balance, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Return to a standing position.

Alternatives to the heaving snatch balance

Barbell back squat Barbell, Squat rack Barbell Lunge Barbell Barbell Step Ups Barbell Barbell Walking Lunge Barbell Bulgarian split squat Dumbbells, Flat bench Front Barbell Squat Barbell