Two Hands Snatch-2 Inch Bar (Snatch-Fulton Bar)
by Al Myers
Scott Campbell performing a Fulton Bar Snatch at a past Dino Gym Challenge. This is the picture of this lift in the USAWA Rulebook.
Day two of the 2012 IAWA World Championships will “kick off” with the Fulton Bar Snatch. There are some differences in how the IAWA names lifts using the 2 inch non-revolving bar. IAWA usually uses the description as “2 Inch Bar” for most 2″ axle lifts whereas the USAWA identifies these lifts as the “Fulton Bar” lifts. IAWA has only four lifts where the Fulton name is used: One Hand Fulton Deadlift, Two Hands Fulton Deadlift, One Hand Fulton Deadlift, and the Two Hands Fulton DBell Deadlift. The Two Hands Fulton Deadlift is done with an overhand grip, ie the same lift as the USAWA’s Deadlift – Fulton Bar, Ciavattone Grip.
The IAWA Rules for the Two Hands Snatch – 2 Inch Bar is:
F21. TWO HANDS SNATCH – 2 INCH BAR
The rules of performance for the two hands snatch apply, except that the lift is performed using a 2 inch diameter bar. The bar does not have to be the same length as a standard barbell, either between the inside collars or the overall length.
Causes for Failure:
1. The causes for failure are the same as for the snatch, except that a 2 inch bar is used.
At the Championships this weekend, an IronMind Apollon’s Axle will be used for this lift. It weighs 15 kilograms. The rules are identical between IAWA and the USAWA for this lift.