Snatch (hang below knee)

Bodyweight Strength - The Hang Snatch performed from above the knee is simply a Snatch performed by starting in the standing position with the bar in the hands (as though you have just performed a Snatch Grip Deadlift) and then leaning down (as though lowered the bar for a Snatch Grip Deadlift) until the bar gets below the knees. Once the bar is lowered below the knees, you will change directions, begin to move upwards with it and perform a Snatch. The only difference between this and the standard Snatch is that you are 

1. Only utilizing the partial range of motion (lowering the bar below the knees) rather than the full range of motion (starting with the bar on the ground).
2. You will utilize the stretch/reflex function of the muscles and thus train your body's ability to reverse the direction of the bar mid-movement and then rapidly generate explosive power.

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