kettlebell snatch

I am training with the snatch progression indicated in the program given to me in the workshop kettlebell 201. Progression involves running a certain range of series and repetitions until the average session time required to complete the given amount of work improves for two weeks. 20 x 5 =...

Hi all, I’ve been testing this snatch test training program with some of my students and seeing solid improvements, so I wanted to share it here to gather additional feedback. This is a six-week training plan to prepare for the SFG 5-minute snatch test (24kg test weight). You can download...

Hi. My long run goal is to achieve the SFG1 kettlebell certification. I am now practicing the snatch movement, which is the most difficult. I can do the basic movement, but the kettlebell hits my wrist/forearm each time, so I am learning now to perfect the movement. I understand that the...

Team, I am going on my third year of kettlebell training. I began with S&S on a 40lb bell. I acquired the 53 and the 72, cycling through S&S. Timeless Simple was achieved. For reference: 31 year old male, 148lbs (+- 2) 5'8", Lieutenant in the US Army. Over the past eight - nine months, I...

Need a little direction. Is it possible to snatch A A every day?I think some have said they do it, but I am not sure what they started with in doing so. Just trying to find a good place to start if anybody has some suggestions.

How do snatches compare to pull ups in terms of upper body muscles involved? Would the press and snatch be sufficient for upper body or is it necessary to do pull ups? In the Viking warrior conditioning program he includes the snatch, press, pull up and pistol but won’t this lead to over...

So I took a fall while hiking not long ago, but it looks like I'm a few weeks from resuming training. I left off with a PR on a 5 minute snatch test and my next step is making a 4kg increase in bell size to build up to another 5 minute test peak. In the past I've made the jump by adding in sets...

I just figured out how to do kettlebell snatches with my 60lb kettlebell without destroying my forearms. I like the way the movement feels and I want to do it frequently. I'm wondering what kb snatches will do as far as hypertrophy around my shoulders and as far as improving the power I'm able...