Intermediate exercise

Snatch Shrug

  • Power
  • Strength
  • Olympic Weightlifting

Technique

How to perform Snatch Shrug

  1. Begin with a wide grip, with the bar hanging at the mid thigh position.
  2. You can use a hook or overhand grip.
  3. Your back should be straight and inclined slightly forward.
  4. Shrug your shoulders towards your ears.
  5. While this exercise can usually by loaded with heavier weight than a snatch, avoid overloading to the point that the execution slows down.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Trapezius.

MuscleScoreRole
Trapezius1.0Target, Mover