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THE SNATCH LIFT METHOD<br />

Here is a basic outline of the Snatch technique<br />

1) Swing the kettlebell back<br />

between the legs with a<br />

straight-arm and relaxed<br />

shoulder.<br />

2) Let the bell come forward<br />

(without pulling it), and<br />

following through with the<br />

hips<br />

3) When the bell reaches the<br />

point of “weightlessness” at<br />

the top of the swing, pull<br />

the shoulder back to direct<br />

upward movement.<br />

4) Shift your weight back<br />

and let the kettlebell fly up,<br />

opening the hand to let the<br />

bell flip over.<br />

5) Catch the bell in the overhead<br />

position with the hand<br />

fully inserted into the handle,<br />

arm straight, joints stacked.<br />

6) Turn the hip to initiate the<br />

drop of the kettlebell with<br />

your body instead of your<br />

hand.<br />

7) Keep your torso upright<br />

as the bell turns and starts<br />

to drop.<br />

8) Let the upper arm come in<br />

close to the body as the bell<br />

drops, and wait for your arm<br />

to be cushioned by the hips<br />

before letting the chest come<br />

down as you hinge forward.<br />

9) Let the bell dictate the<br />

depth of your backswing<br />

before the next repetition.<br />

the Most gruelLing part of a 10-Minute<br />

set is convincing oneself to keep pushing<br />

through to the very end.<br />

For more tips and information on Kettlebell Sport, as well<br />

as upcoming workshops, check out Brittany’s website at<br />

www.kbfitbritt.com.<br />

Article by: Brittany Van Schravendijk<br />

WEBSITE: http://www.kbfitbritt.com/<br />

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YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/brittanyvanschravendijk<br />

<strong>Issue</strong> 03 - Volume 1 Page 23

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