Barbell Power Snatch from Blocks

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

1. 01Set the bar on stable blocks at the prescribed height, take your snatch grip, and start with the chest up, lats tight, and shoulders slightly over the bar.
2. 02Push through the floor to lift the bar from the blocks, keep it close to the body, and stay balanced through the whole foot as it passes the thighs.
3. 03Finish with an aggressive extension through the hips, knees, and ankles, then shrug up and guide the elbows high and outside.
4. 04Pull under quickly and catch the bar overhead in a power position with locked elbows, an active shoulder position, and the bar stacked over the midfoot.
5. 05Stand tall under control, confirm balance overhead, and return or drop the bar safely back to the blocks before resetting.