One-Arm Dumbbell Snatch

Description

This dumbbell exercise is an intermediate full-body exercise that helps develop explosive leg power, strength, and stability in the shoulders. With its unilateral setup, this exercise challenges the core respectively.

Benefits

  • This exercise is excellent for developing explosive leg power, strength, and shoulders stability.
  • This exercise targets mainly the quadriceps and glutes of the lower body.
  • This exercise also targets the shoulder muscles.

Risks

  • This exercise can injure the lower limbs and the lower back if not correctly executed.
  • This exercise can also hurt the shoulders, elbows and wrist with poor form.
  • Proper execution and progression of resistance are a must to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Glutes, Quads, Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Back (Upper), Calves, Traps

Stabilizer Muscles

Abs, Obliques

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

Plyometric

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