How to Do Barbell Snatch Balance

Barbell Snatch Balance is a full body exercise using barbell, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Full body

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Snatch Balance

  1. 01Position a barbell across the upper traps with an extra-wide snatch grip and feet in a pulling stance.
  2. 02Dip the knees slightly and drive the bar upward while simultaneously dropping into a deep overhead squat.
  3. 03Punch the arms straight to lock the barbell out over the back of the head as the feet land in a squat stance.
  4. 04Stabilize the weight at the bottom of the squat before driving through the heels to stand upright.
  5. 05Recover by bringing the feet back together and carefully lowering the bar to the traps.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Snatch Balance

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.
  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.
  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the bar drifts forward upon catching, pull the shoulder blades back and drive the head forward to stack the weight over the mid-foot.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Snatch Balance questions

What muscles does Barbell Snatch Balance work?

Barbell Snatch Balance is catalogued as a full body exercise in A90 Training Club, with the full body as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Snatch Balance correctly?

Position a barbell across the upper traps with an extra-wide snatch grip and feet in a pulling stance. Dip the knees slightly and drive the bar upward while simultaneously dropping into a deep overhead squat. Punch the arms straight to lock the barbell out over the back of the head as the feet land in a squat stance. Stabilize the weight at the bottom of the squat before driving through the heels to stand upright. Recover by bringing the feet back together and carefully lowering the bar to the traps.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Snatch Balance?

If the bar drifts forward upon catching, pull the shoulder blades back and drive the head forward to stack the weight over the mid-foot.

Is Barbell Snatch Balance suitable for beginners?

Barbell Snatch Balance is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Snatch Balance?

Barbell Snatch Balance uses barbell.

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