Traps · Barbell

Snatch Grip High Pull

Explosive traps and pulling power, wide and violent.

Snatch Grip High Pull exercise demonstration
TrapsSecondary: Back, Hamstrings, Shoulders, CoreBarbell

How to do it

  1. Grip the bar wide, hands near the collars, over mid-foot.
  2. Set a flat back, chest up, and hinge into the start position.
  3. Drive through the floor and extend your hips and knees explosively.
  4. Pull the bar high with your elbows leading up and out toward your collarbone.
  5. Lower under control and reset for the next rep.

The one cue that matters

Let the legs and hips launch the bar first. The arms only finish the pull, they don't start it.

Muscles worked

The Snatch Grip High Pull is a Traps-first movement, with Back, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Core working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your traps volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Snatch Grip High Pull work?

The Snatch Grip High Pull primarily works the Traps with Back, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Core assisting.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Snatch Grip High Pull?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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