Snatch with the Sandbag
- Degree of Difficulty 30%
Lift Sandbag to chest
Short Description
- Your stand is shoulder-wide and your upper body is bent to the front with the back in a straight position.
- Hold the Sandbag with extended arms closely above the floor.
- Swing the Sandbag to your chest.
- Finally lower the Sandbag slowly and come back to the initial position.
Long Description
- In the initial position your legs are shoulder-wide and your toes are pointing frontward. Your upper body is bent to the front, that you are able to hold the Sandbag closely above the floor. Look to the front.
- Pull up your arms from this position close to the body. Try to gain the power for this movement from your legs. Therefore extend your legs at the same time. To support the swing, move your hips to the front. Move your elbows to the front on chest level and put the Sandbag on your chest.
- Extend your forearms and open your elbow joints to move back the Sandbag. Bent your knees slightly and bring back the upper body into a flexed position. Your back is always in a straight position.
Tips
Always try to keep your back in a straight position. Support the swing with an extension of your hips (hip-drive).
Additional exercise instructions
The Sandbag exercise Snatch is a complex exercise for the whole body. You train mainly the thigh back and the muscles of your back.
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