Snatch Grip Deadlift Guide — Why EVERY Athlete Needs Them

Snatch Grip Deadlift Exercise Guide The snatch grip deadlift often gets written off as an exercise only for weightlifters, but that is not true at all. This exercise is one of the best exercises to strengthen the posterior chain, build killer grip strength, and teach mental cuing for both the deadlift and Olympic lifts. In addition, it can be a great tool for strengthening hip hinge mechanics during the eccentric movement pattern. If you're new to the snatch grip deadlift, then start light and ease your way into the mechanics required to be successful with this lift. SNATCH GRIP DEADLIFT MUSCLES WORKED The snatch grip deadlift is going to work a plethora of muscles, similar to the traditional deadlifts. Check out some of the major muscles/muscle groups the snatch grip deadlift will train below. 1. Glutes 2. Hamstrings 3. Lats 4. Forearms 5. Traps 6. Rhomboids SNATCH GRIP DEADLIFT TIPS 1. Get your grip. A big key to successful snatch grip deadlifts is using the correct grip width. If you don't know your snatch grip width, then grab a dowel and make a 90 degree angle with the arms. Angle one arm straight up bringing the bicep to the ear, and the other arm straight out to the side hovering parallel to the floor. Grip the dowel with both hands and make sure the full hand is making contact with the dowel. Once you can achieve this and the arms are creating a 90 degree angle, then generally, this will be a good starting grip width! 2. Pay attention to bar path. A common mistake to make with the snatch grip deadlift is ramping the bar down the legs during the eccentric portion of the movement. Similar to a traditional deadlift, you want the bar path in a relatively straight line during the snatch grip deadlift, so make sure the hips are leading the lowering portion creating a strong hinge. If the knees are flexing first, then there's a good chance the bar path is going to be forward. ---- Thanks for checking out BarBend, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Subscribe:    / @barbend   Also, check out some of our most popular videos: Best Cross Training Shoes:    • Best Cross Training Shoes (Top Picks!!!)   Best Pre Workout Supplements:    • 8 Best Pre Workouts for Fat Loss, Cardio, ...   Best Meal Replacements:    • Best Meal Replacement Shakes (UPDATED!) — ...   Pull-Ups vs Chin-Ups:    • CHIN UPS vs. PULL UPS — The Difference, Mu...