- Begin with the barbell on the floor
- Grip the barbell as wide as possible with an overhand grip
![Snatch](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/snatch/icons/snatch-icon-128.png)
Snatch How To
Why do it?
The Snatch is a complex Olympic movement that requires flexibility, coordination and strength.
Form Check
Instructions
![Snatch](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/snatch/howto/snatch-howto-1-800.jpg)
- Drive with the hips lifting the bar like a Deadlift
- Shrug the shoulders and extend the toes so that the bar reaches the highest point
![Snatch](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/snatch/howto/snatch-howto-2-800.jpg)
- Pull yourself under the bar and drop into an Overhead Squat position
![Snatch](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/snatch/howto/snatch-howto-3-800.jpg)
- Drive from the bottom of the squat and stand up straight
![Snatch](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/snatch/howto/snatch-howto-4-800.jpg)