Friday 25 November 2011

Tutorial - Kettlebell Snatch

Here is a brief tutorial on how to perform a kettlebell snatch:

Stand up straight with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, holding the kettlebell in one hand between your legs.  Bend at the knees and waist and swing the kettlebell back between your legs to gain some momentum.  Then, keeping your core tight and arm straight, swing the kettlebell up above your head in an arc.  As the kettlebell passes 90 degrees, punch your wrist forward to swing the kettlebell around and prevent it from banging your wrist at the top of the exercise. Finish the exercise by standing with your arm stretched straight up holding the kettlebell. Reverse the sequence to complete the exercise.

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This is a great full-body exercise with a particular focus on shoulders and core. Start with a lower weight until you are comfortable with the sequence.  The kettlebell snatch can easily be incorporated into any exercise program.

-Tannys and Alex

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