Alternating Dumbbell Snatch

Description

This exercise utilizes one dumbbell when doing the olympic lift, snatch. This exercise's main focus is to increase strength and power. This will work the whole body resulting a better calorie burning.

Benefits

  • The exercise targets mainly the lower body - the hamstrings and the glutes.
  • Also targets the deltoid and triceps during the second half of the movement.
  • Also challenges the core throughout the entire movement
  • Helps improve strength and power.
  • Also a great exercise for coordination.

Risks

  • This exercise is not recommended to beginners and individuals with poor coordination.
  • It takes time to familiarize the correct movement of the exercise to avoid injuries.
  • This exercise can injure the lower back if not properly executed.
  • This exercise can also injure the the shoulders if not properly executed.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Glutes, Quads

Secondary Muscles

Back (Upper), Calves, Shoulders, Traps

Stabilizer Muscles

Abs, Back (Lower), Calves, Hamstrings, Obliques, Triceps

Experience

Intermediate (2-3 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

80%

Cardio Intensity

50%

Force

Pull

Mechanic

Compound

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

Power

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