GymPlan AIDouble Kettlebell Snatch
Double Kettlebell Snatch is an expert compound kettlebell exercise that mainly works your shoulders, with help from your glutes, hamstrings and quads.
How to do the double kettlebell snatch
- Place two kettlebells behind your feet. Bend your knees and sit back to pick up the kettlebells.
- Swing the kettlebells between your legs forcefully and reverse the direction.
- Drive through with your hips and lock the ketttlebells overhead in one uninterrupted motion.
Muscles worked
Sets and reps
For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.
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What muscles does the double kettlebell snatch work?
It mainly works your shoulders; your glutes, hamstrings and quads assist.
How many sets and reps of double kettlebell snatch should I do?
For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.
Is the double kettlebell snatch good for beginners?
It is an advanced movement. Build a base with simpler exercises for the same muscles first, and learn it with light weight or a coach.