Snatch
An Olympic lift taking the barbell from floor to overhead in one movement.
What it means in a class
The snatch moves the bar from the floor to locked out overhead in a single, uninterrupted pull. It's the most technical lift in the gym and the one that rewards patience most.
We break it into pieces – hang position, high hang, overhead squat, receiving position – and build up. Nobody is expected to snatch well in week one.