![]() This exercise is crucial for athletes with a weak lower back who struggle to drive a bar off the platform or simply lack the strength and power to accelerate in the first pull. Even though heavy weights may stop you from lifting the elbows very high, you should try your best.Īn extended range of motion makes you “stand” the pull for a slightly longer time and improves acceleration skills. In other words, while performing high pull, you should pay attention to the elbows movement rather than to the barbell height. The point of the whole exercise is to move your elbows as high as possible. At this stage, you should concentrate to reach the highest barbell position. The powerful knee and hip joint extension makes an athlete come up on their toes in the second pull. ![]() In order to move the barbell closer to the body, one should point their elbows upwards and sideways. In the full-extension phase of snatch grip high pull, an athlete needs to maintain the balance while keeping their shoulders slightly over the bar. You may even touch your legs with it during these phases. You should accelerate the barbell throughout the whole upward movement and also keep it as close to the body as possible. ![]() During the first and the second pull, make sure to maintain the balance in the middle of your feet and keep the angles – your shoulders must be over the bar. Set up the standard starting position, keep your shoulders over the barbell, and drive it off the platform with your legs powerfully. ![]()
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