Strength

One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch

The one-arm kettlebell snatch is an expert strength exercise for your shoulders, using kettlebells.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back, Traps, Triceps
Equipment
Kettlebells
Level
Expert
One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch, starting position
Start
One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Place a kettlebell between your feet. Bend your knees and push your butt back to get in the proper starting position.
  2. Look straight ahead and swing the kettlebell back between your legs.
  3. Immediately reverse the direction and drive through with your hips and knees, accelerating the kettlebell upward. As the kettlebell rises to your shoulder rotate your hand and punch straight up, using momentum to receive the weight locked out overhead.

Alternatives to the one-arm kettlebell snatch