How to do a dumbbell snatch

full body, shoulders, cardio

Muscles worked
full body, shoulders, cardio
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Stand over a dumbbell on the floor between your feet and hinge down to grab it with one hand.
  2. Drive your hips forward explosively and pull the dumbbell up close to your body.
  3. Punch it overhead and lock your arm out, then lower it. Switch hands halfway.

Do both sides.

Common mistake

Lifting with the arm instead of the hips.

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