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kettlebell one arm snatch

kettlebell one arm snatch is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand between your legs.

Step 2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge at the hips, lowering the kettlebell towards the ground.

Step 3. Explosively extend your hips and knees, using the momentum to swing the kettlebell up towards your shoulder.

Step 4. As the kettlebell reaches shoulder height, rotate your hand and punch it straight up overhead, fully extending your arm.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

trapeziusforearmscore

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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