How to Do
How to Do Single Arm Kettlebell Snatch
The single arm kettlebell snatch should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the single arm kettlebell snatch.
Beginning
Beginning Single Arm Kettlebell Snatch
1. Begin from a lowered squat position with one hand on the kettlebell in between the legs.
2. Pull the kettlebell back toward the thigh on one side by rocking the bodyweight into the heels and brace your wrist against the inner thigh.
Movement
Single Arm Kettlebell Snatch Movement
1. Powerfully extend your lower body to accelerate the bottom of the kettlebell up and away.
2. As the kettlebell reaches chest height, quickly "pull and punch" the arm overhead.
3. Completely extend you arm and dip your lower body in a shallow squatting action to catch the kettlebell overhead.
Benefits
Single Arm Kettlebell Snatch Benefits
The snatch will create great upper-body pulling strength and core stability if you start from the bottom. Because you don't generate as much momentum on the way down, this variant may be better for your lower back.
Exercise Aliases
Kettlebell Exercises, Kettlebell Snatch, Circular Snatches.
