Technique Tuesday: 2 Quick Tips for the Kettlebell Snatch

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  2015/10/06 by Chris Merritt in Conditioning, Exercise Tutorial, Strength and Conditioning, technique tuesday  

The kettlebell snatch is an amazingly display of tension and relaxation combined when performed properly.

Two of the common ways that people make mistakes with their snatches are through breathing, as well as dropping the kettlebell on to the forearm at the top of the snatch.

Today we have two simple drills that will help if you find yourself doing either of these things.

The relationship of the single arm swing to the kettlebell snatch

The kettlebell snatch is nothing more than a single arm swing that finishes overhead.  Okay, okay, there’s a little more to it than that- but in terms of general movements, they are not all that different!

The hips should look identical in movement during both the single arm swing and the kettlebell snatch…

So, your hardstyle breathing should be the same on the snatch as it is on the swing.

Check out this video to see what I mean:

Timing the flip with your kettlebell snatch

The kettlebell should not be slamming down on your forearm during the snatch.

If you find yourself bruising your forearms from practicing the kettlebell snatch, something is not right…

Enter the clock snatch.

Check out the video to learn more:

Put these two drills into practice, and you should have an easier time with the kettlebell snatch!