Dumbbell Snatch
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The Dumbbell Snatch is an explosive, unilateral strength exercise that takes a dumbbell from the floor (or hang) to a locked-out overhead position in one fluid motion. It builds power, coordination, and full-body strength with emphasis on the hips, shoulders, and posterior chain. Ideal for athletes and conditioning work, it requires a single dumbbell and solid hip-hinge mechanics.
How to Perform Dumbbell Snatch
- 1Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, dumbbell on the floor between your feet, handle aligned with mid-foot.
- 2Hinge at the hips, soft knees, flat back, and grip the dumbbell with one hand; free hand out for balance.
- 3Brace the core, then explosively drive the hips forward while pulling the dumbbell upward close to the body.
- 4As the dumbbell rises past the hips, punch your hand through and lock the arm overhead in one continuous motion.
- 5Finish tall with the arm locked out, bicep near the ear, glutes and core tight.
- 6Lower under control to the hang or floor, then repeat. Switch arms across sets or reps.
- 7Key form tips: Power comes from the hips, not a bent-arm curl; keep the path close; lock out fully overhead. Common mistakes: early arm pull, incomplete lockout, or rounding the back.
