Instructions:
- 1Stand straight with the barbell on the ground close to your shins. Bend at your hips and knees and grab the bar with an overhand grip
- 2In one swift motion, lift the barbell by powerfully extending your hips and knees
- 3As the bar raises to your chest, rotate your wrists to face forward and catch the barbell overhead while squatting under it
- 4Stand up straight with the weight overhead balancing it
- 5Lower the barbell back to the ground in a controlled manner
Tips:
- Always start with lighter weights to perfect your form before moving to heavier weights
- Ensure to keep your back straight throughout the movement to avoid injury
- Catch the barbell in 'snatch grip' i.e. wide grip, once it is raised to chest height, to get it overhead
- The upward drive primarily comes from your hips and legs, not your arms