One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch

One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch — Start position
Start position
One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Kettlebells
Category
Strength
Level
Expert
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • hamstrings
  • quadriceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Hold a kettlebell in one hand by the handle.

  2. Squat towards the floor, and then reverse the motion, extending the hips, knees, and finally the ankles, to raise the kettlebell overhead.

  3. After fully extending the body, descend into a lunge position to receive the weights overhead, one leg forward and one leg back. Ensure you drive through with your hips and lock the ketttlebells overhead in one uninterrupted motion.

  4. Return to a standing position, holding the weight overhead, and bring the feet together. Lower the weight to return to the starting position.

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