Hang Snatch - Below Knees
Hang Snatch - Below Knees is an expert compound barbell olympic weightlifting that mainly works your hamstrings, with help from your abs, calves, forearms, glutes, lower back, quads, shoulders and traps.


How to do the hang snatch - below knees
- Begin with a wide grip on the bar, with an overhand or hook grip. The feet should be directly below the hips with the feet turned out. Your knees should be slightly bent, and the torso inclined forward. The spine should be fully extended and the head facing forward. The bar should be just below the knees. This will be your starting position.
- Aggressively extend through the legs and hips. At peak extension, shrug the shoulders and allow the elbows to flex to the side.
- As you move your feet into the receiving position, forcefully pull yourself below the bar as you elevate the bar overhead. Receive the bar with your body as low as possible and the arms fully extended overhead.
- Return to a standing position with the weight overhead, and then return the weight to the floor under control.
Muscles worked
Sets and reps
For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.
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What muscles does the hang snatch - below knees work?
It mainly works your hamstrings; your abs, calves, forearms, glutes, lower back, quads, shoulders and traps assist.
How many sets and reps of hang snatch - below knees should I do?
For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.
Is the hang snatch - below knees good for beginners?
It is an advanced movement. Build a base with simpler exercises for the same muscles first, and learn it with light weight or a coach.