How to Do Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip

Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip is a back exercise using barbell, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and the barbell over the mid-foot, gripping the bar just outside the shins.
  2. 02Drop the hips and pull the chest up until the shins touch the barbell and the spine is neutral.
  3. 03Drive through the floor with the legs, keeping the barbell tight against the shins throughout the ascent.
  4. 04Extend the hips and knees simultaneously to reach a full standing position.
  5. 05Lower the barbell by hinging at the hips until the plates touch the floor before starting the next rep.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

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

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Hook grip the barbell to prevent the bar from rolling in the hands during the heavy pull.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip questions

What muscles does Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip work?

Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and the barbell over the mid-foot, gripping the bar just outside the shins. Drop the hips and pull the chest up until the shins touch the barbell and the spine is neutral. Drive through the floor with the legs, keeping the barbell tight against the shins throughout the ascent. Extend the hips and knees simultaneously to reach a full standing position. Lower the barbell by hinging at the hips until the plates touch the floor before starting the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip?

Hook grip the barbell to prevent the bar from rolling in the hands during the heavy pull.

Is Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip suitable for beginners?

Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip?

Barbell Snatch Deadlift Close Grip uses barbell.

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