Snatch grip deadlifts & high pulls: what is getting worked?

[Chris Correia]

Compared to the regular versions of deadlifts and high pulls, what's getting worked by using a snatch grip?

[Charger]

I find it harder to hold on, so it may be hitting my forearms more. But I've been wondering about this as well. Hope some one has soome insight.

[Chris Correia]

I'm thinking some upper back/scapular retraction stuff. And grip, too.

[wingsfan]

Originally posted by Chris Correia:
I'm thinking some upper back/scapular retraction stuff. And grip, too.

chris, i believe you are correct on this.

[GqArtguy]

Originally posted by Chris Correia:
Compared to the regular versions of deadlifts and high pulls, what's getting worked by using a snatch grip?

Youre working the same muscles but with a different emphasis. Personally feel that my mid traps and forearms get the most work out of a snatch grip as well as my lower back.

[jcwiseesq]

from:
http://www.strengthcats.com/JDfabulous15.htm

"#4 Snatch Grip Deadlifts – This exercise is basically a regular deadlift, yet you use a “snatch” grip. By taking this wider grip, you must get deeper “in the hole” when lowering the weight to the floor, thus further recruiting the posterior chain (hamstrings, glutes and low back). Snatch grip deads are ungodly in their ability to strengthen the posterior chain and is a great foundation exercise to be used when training for the vertical. This exercise will put slabs of muscle on your glutes, hamstrings, spinal erectors, forearms and upper back. The only problem with this exercise is it makes sitting on the toilet very challenging the day after performing it."


What he said.
jc

[Chris Correia]

Thanks, gents. It all is good and makes sense. I've been using the snatch grip recently and like it. I'll be varying it soon, so I can compare it to how things go with a standard grip.