Exercise Comparison
90/90 Hamstring vs Muscle Snatch
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Muscle Analysis
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Only in 90/90 Hamstring
Only in Muscle Snatch
Instructions
90/90 Hamstring
Lie on your back, with one leg extended straight out.
With the other leg, bend the hip and knee to 90 degrees. You may brace your leg with your hands if necessary. This will be your starting position.
Extend your leg straight into the air, pausing briefly at the top. Return the leg to the starting position.
Repeat for 10-20 repetitions, and then switch to the other leg.
Muscle Snatch
Begin with a loaded barbell held at the mid thigh position with a wide grip. The feet should be directly below the hips, with the feet turned out as needed. Lower the hips, with the chest up and the head looking forward. The shoulders should be just in front of the bar. This will be the starting position.
Begin the pull by driving through the front of the heels, raising the bar. Transition into the second pull by extending through the hips knees and ankles, driving the bar up as quickly as possible. The bar should be close to the body.
Continue raising the bar to the overhead position, without rebending the knees.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. 90/90 Hamstring is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Muscle Snatch is intermediate and uses barbell. Choose 90/90 Hamstring if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Muscle Snatch for a greater challenge.