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One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch

One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch is an expert compound kettlebell exercise that mainly works your shoulders, with help from your hamstrings and quads.

💪 Shoulders🏋️ Kettlebell📈 Expert🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch: starting position
Starting position
One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch: end position
End position

How to do the one-arm kettlebell split snatch

  1. Hold a kettlebell in one hand by the handle.
  2. Squat towards the floor, and then reverse the motion, extending the hips, knees, and finally the ankles, to raise the kettlebell overhead.
  3. After fully extending the body, descend into a lunge position to receive the weights overhead, one leg forward and one leg back. Ensure you drive through with your hips and lock the ketttlebells overhead in one uninterrupted motion.
  4. Return to a standing position, holding the weight overhead, and bring the feet together. Lower the weight to return to the starting position.

Muscles worked

Primary: ShouldersSecondary: HamstringsSecondary: Quads

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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One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the one-arm kettlebell split snatch work?

It mainly works your shoulders; your hamstrings and quads assist.

How many sets and reps of one-arm kettlebell split 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 one-arm kettlebell split 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.

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