Kettlebell Snatch
Swing the bell up and punch the hand through at the top to lock it out overhead without banging the wrist.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Muscles worked
- Glutes, Side delts, Traps
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Movement
- Olympic lifting
Sets and reps
- 3 to 6 sets of 1 to 3 reps at a weight you can move fast, resting 2 to 3 minutes.
- Speed and position come before load: end the set when the bar slows down or the catch gets sloppy.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Variations
The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the glutes, for when the kettlebell is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Kettlebell Snatch work?
- The Kettlebell Snatch mainly works the glutes, side delts and traps.
- What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Snatch?
- A kettlebell.
- How many sets and reps of the Kettlebell Snatch?
- 3 to 6 sets of 1 to 3 reps at a weight you can move fast, resting 2 to 3 minutes. Speed and position come before load: end the set when the bar slows down or the catch gets sloppy.
- What can I do instead of the Kettlebell Snatch?
- 45-Degree Hip Extension, 90-90 Hip Stretch, B-Stance Hip Thrust and Band Hip Thrust work the same main muscle.
Program it for your clients
Coaches add the Kettlebell Snatch to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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