Single-arm Kettlebell Snatch

Primary muscles
Hamstrings, Glutes
Secondary muscles
Traps, Shoulders, Forearms
Equipment
Kettlebell
Movement pattern
Squat

Steps

  1. 1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell with one hand between your legs.
  2. 2 Hinge at your hips and slightly bend your knees, keeping your back straight and the kettlebell hanging low.
  3. 3 Explosively extend your hips and knees, driving the kettlebell upwards close to your body.
  4. 4 As the kettlebell reaches shoulder height, punch your hand straight up, rotating your wrist to lock the kettlebell overhead with your arm fully extended.
  5. 5 Control the kettlebell back down to the starting position between your legs by reversing the movement.
  6. 6 Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other arm.

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