[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/ZQccQg4kDf8" video_title="" css=".vc_custom_1513562518585{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #dddddd !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #dddddd !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #dddddd !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #dddddd !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}"][us_separator][vc_column_text]The Kettlebell Snatch, as demonstrated here by CrossFit Seminar Staff member James Hobart, is a great single arm exercise for developing all the similar strength and movement technique as the barbell Snatch, but with a few extra benefits:- strengthens the stabiliser muscles in the shoulders- addresses any left-right imbalances that may compensate for each other with barbell work- works the core as it works against the tendency for the body to rotate with single arm workSo don't see the kettlebell version of the Snatch as the easy option![/vc_column_text][us_separator][vc_column_text]
Points Of Performance
- Deadlift kettlebell to the hip
- Knees flex slightly, while hips push back
- Lumbar curve maintained
- Extend hips and legs
- Heels down until hips and legs extend
- Shoulder shrugs, followed by a pull under with the arms
- Arms extend overhead, catching kettlebell on wrist
- Complete at full hip, knee and arm extension
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