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- 01Set a tight snatch starting position with a wide grip, the bar over the forefoot, and the trunk braced.
- 02Push through the whole foot and keep the bar close while maintaining the back angle until it passes the knees.
- 03Continue driving vertically with the legs as the bar reaches the lower-to-mid thigh.
- 04Extend the hips, knees, and ankles forcefully, then shrug up and back while keeping the arms long or only slightly bent.
- 05Let the bar return under control, reset the start position, and repeat without turning the pull into an overhead snatch.
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