Exercise
Dumbbell Snatch
Also known as: dumbbell one arm snatch, db snatch, one arm dumbbell snatch
Dumbbell Snatch is a compound exercise for the glutes. Main target: gluteus maximus. Also works: biceps femoris, anterior deltoid and traps. Equipment: dumbbell.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Stand over a dumbbell with feet shoulder-width apart and grip it with one hand, hips back and chest up.
- Explosively extend the hips, knees and ankles, pulling the dumbbell close to your body.
- As the dumbbell rises, punch your hand under it and catch it overhead with a locked arm.
- Lower the dumbbell back to the floor under control and repeat, switching hands as needed.
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Alternatives with other equipment
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