Deadlift (snatch grip)
Bodyweight Strength - The Snatch Grip Deadlift is performed exactly like the regular clean grip Deadlift except that it is performed with a Snatch grip instead. The purpose is simply to strengthen the different muscles and contraction patterns that occur with the Snatch grip vs. the Clean grip. This is useful if you participate in the Olympic style lifts and you would like to increase your Snatch. Performing the Deadlift with a Snatch grip also increases the versatility of your strength, making it more useful to more real life situations.
Many times in real life when lifting something from the floor, it is not possible to grip the object with a shoulder width Clean grip. Sometimes we have to grip something with an extremely wide Snatch style grip. Training ourselves in this position will only broaden the usefulness and practicality of our strength by strengthening different variations of primary, common, real life movement patterns that we're all bound to face now and then.
It should be noted that this version of the Deadlift requires more hamstring and hip flexibility than the traditional version. Before performing this exercise with heavy (or even moderate weights), confirm (by utilizing a training partner, coach, or at least a mirror) that you are able to maintain a proper arch in your back throughout the entire movement (even at the very very bottom). If you are not able to, simply wait and continue to properly train the Hip Extension movements until you have developed enough flexibility to perform this lift safely and properly.
Before attempting the Snatch Grip Deadlift, make sure you have mastered all of the Hip Extension movements (except Windmills), Deadlifts with a Clean grip, and Sumo Deadlifts.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.bodyweight-strength.com
Many times in real life when lifting something from the floor, it is not possible to grip the object with a shoulder width Clean grip. Sometimes we have to grip something with an extremely wide Snatch style grip. Training ourselves in this position will only broaden the usefulness and practicality of our strength by strengthening different variations of primary, common, real life movement patterns that we're all bound to face now and then.
It should be noted that this version of the Deadlift requires more hamstring and hip flexibility than the traditional version. Before performing this exercise with heavy (or even moderate weights), confirm (by utilizing a training partner, coach, or at least a mirror) that you are able to maintain a proper arch in your back throughout the entire movement (even at the very very bottom). If you are not able to, simply wait and continue to properly train the Hip Extension movements until you have developed enough flexibility to perform this lift safely and properly.
Before attempting the Snatch Grip Deadlift, make sure you have mastered all of the Hip Extension movements (except Windmills), Deadlifts with a Clean grip, and Sumo Deadlifts.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.bodyweight-strength.com