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Double Kettlebell Snatch

How to do the Double Kettlebell Snatch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Shoulders

Secondary

Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads

Equipment

Kettlebells

Step by step

How to do the Double Kettlebell Snatch

  1. 1

    Place two kettlebells behind your feet. Bend your knees and sit back to pick up the kettlebells.

  2. 2

    Swing the kettlebells between your legs forcefully and reverse the direction.

  3. 3

    Drive through with your hips and lock the ketttlebells overhead in one uninterrupted motion.

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FAQ

Double Kettlebell Snatch: common questions

What muscles does the Double Kettlebell Snatch work?

The Double Kettlebell Snatch primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Glutes, Hamstrings and Quads as supporting muscles.

Is the Double Kettlebell Snatch suitable for beginners?

The Double Kettlebell Snatch is an expert-level exercise. It demands well-developed strength, mobility and technique, so it suits experienced lifters more than beginners.

What equipment do I need for the Double Kettlebell Snatch?

To do the Double Kettlebell Snatch you'll need one or more kettlebells.

Is the Double Kettlebell Snatch a compound or isolation exercise?

The Double Kettlebell Snatch is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the Double Kettlebell Snatch with correct form?

Place two kettlebells behind your feet. Bend your knees and sit back to pick up the kettlebells. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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