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One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch

Hold a kettlebell in one hand by the handle.

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The movement

One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch - Working Arm Rearward Hike
1. Working Arm Rearward Hike
One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch - Working Arm Accelerating Pull
2. Working Arm Accelerating Pull
One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch - Working Arm Split Overhead Catch
3. Working Arm Split Overhead Catch

About This Exercise

Hold a kettlebell in one hand by the handle.

1Setup

Hold a kettlebell in one hand by the handle.

2Execution

Squat towards the floor, and then reverse the motion, extending the hips, knees, and finally the ankles, to raise the kettlebell overhead. 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. Return to a standing position, holding the weight overhead, and bring the feet together. Lower the weight to return to the starting position.

Pro Tips

  • 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.
  • 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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How to programme it

Sets4
Default reps8
Rest60 sec
Movement patternOlympic
Movement typeCompound

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