Thank you. Must be the best detailed example of the snatch. Although I learned to fix my KB bruising on the back of my arm a while back. (hitting the arm at that top motion) But Still loved listening and watching how you taught it. Your video will be my recommendation to others for now on. Nice work.
I've worked with kbs for many years and there is a much smoother and efficient way to do snatches. I'm 64 and can single arm snatch 60lb KB all day long. Technique is everything. Almost no effort in the arm, all legs. No bruises to wrist or arms. I wish I could show you. My trainer is worldwide known and I've never been injured in using KBs by following his system.
Would you say it's a sort of shrug that you do before using your hips to propel the KB upward? I just started crossfit today and we were doing these and a lot of people told me not to swing as is being demonstrated in this video.
Bought this for my youngest to develop basic form for single hand kettlebell work. czcams.com/users/postUgkxtaDAl93XF8wxJhssTtjIFjzid82wglva It has a nice grip on it, just a little rough so it isn't slippery. I was doing a few rotator cuff exercises to test and worked well for those movements I'd been doing with a regular dumbbell. Cool thing you can do is hold it in your hand for door-knob turns to work the forearm and grip. Note: it's small, almost all handle, but that's what I expected given the weight. Smallest I've worked with before is 15lbs, so it was kind of funny to see the difference 10lbs makes.
shogrran It hurts mine generally. However, I've found it depends totally on technique. It's hard to explain it, but as you catch the kettlebell you can actually soften the impact of the ball onto your radius.
+shogrran That's what's explained in 1:56 - 2:06 (ish) You need to learn how to let the kettllebell flip and one you got it almost in vertical you have to open your hand and the kettllebell will not bang against your forearm. It's a natural movement, you will surely find out soon just by trial and error. What I do is training the form with a very light kettlebell (8kg) until I can switch to a heavier one: I use 12 and 16 kg at home and 20-22 at the gym.
Thank you, yes that would definitely hurt your forearm and leave bruising. There are much better vids here on youtube, and a good rule of thumb would be to follow your instincts and intuition. If someone's demonstration technique is screaming at you; bad back, ripped hands or heavy bruising; go and look at another video.
If you flip the bell over, as most people starting out do, yes it does hurt and it will bruise. There are tons of videos on how to catch the KB rather than flip it into your wrist or forearm.
I have quite a few issues with crossfit programming, but you're making some blatantly false statements here... olympic weightlifting doesn't make you faster?!? You have to be joking. Olympic weightlifting is all about power (explosiveness). Power = force x velocity. Competitive olympic weightlifters are among the quickest pound for pound athletes in the world. As far as the "no biceps"... tell that to guys like Froning, Maddox, Bailey, etc. Those guys have biceps to spare.
Wow, no...I'm a CrossFitter, and I'm appalled by this "coaching session". Someone else said it already, but a barbell snatch in NO WAY employs swinging of the barbell. It begins with a strong pull from the ground in what is more or less the bottom position of a deadlift. Teaching the KB swing should be no different than a barbell snatch. Start with the KB on the floor, and pull vertically, WITHOUT swinging.
then you also do your chin ups, muscle ups and handstands without kipping? THAT would be good to do from a static position. For the kettlebell snatch, yes it's done with a swing, but you can do it without if you wish.
***** Kettlebell snatch and a barbell snatch are drastically different mechanics. It teaches and requires hip hinge, which is transferable to the dead lift or barbell snatch.
A proper snatch starts with a pull...not a swing. Incorporating KB swings into a KB snatch movement is poor technique and should be disregarded. Proper positioning of the KB on the floor, if even for only a moment, followed by an explosive PULL upwards is the way this movement should be conducted.
To save your forearms, when the bell reaches the top of its arc you punch upward. You don't just let the bell flop over onto your wrist. Instead you push the handle up and the bell kind of rotates in place, hitting your wrist with greatly reduced momentum.
Think about Bruce Lees teachings. And learn to make that cannon ball flow like water. And like he said in his video. Let it be light as a feather on its way up. Erap a headband or cloth around your wrist as you practice it. You almost have to get used to a timing method at the top when you rotate your wrist and open your palms to get it to flow into place. You can do it. Takes lots of practice. Also, Start light then get a heaver bell when you are not beating yourself up. Its not like a American benchpress or dumbbell curl workout. Dont be that tough guy. Kettlebells require more focus on form then any normal weight plate workout. Take it easy and consistent. You will get it.
This is some of the worst advice I've seen on kettlebells. Crossift should be ashamed of itself for butchering so many disciplines. If anyone here wants to learn how to lift these things look up Valery Fedorenko, he basically brought the sport out of East Block and is pound for pound one of the strongest guys on the planet.
Watching this I decided to try it out. Did this for the first time, along with the coach, and that was a lot of fun!
This guy is great! Very informative and straightforward!
Thank you. Must be the best detailed example of the snatch. Although I learned to fix my KB bruising on the back of my arm a while back. (hitting the arm at that top motion) But Still loved listening and watching how you taught it. Your video will be my recommendation to others for now on. Nice work.
Holy Crap John!!! Last time I saw you we were working out in the Kansas State Football workout room!!!
How to do a KB snatch:
Step 1: Swing
Step 2: Start snatching
I've worked with kbs for many years and there is a much smoother and efficient way to do snatches. I'm 64 and can single arm snatch 60lb KB all day long. Technique is everything. Almost no effort in the arm, all legs. No bruises to wrist or arms. I wish I could show you. My trainer is worldwide known and I've never been injured in using KBs by following his system.
I think it's called Giervoy
Would you say it's a sort of shrug that you do before using your hips to propel the KB upward? I just started crossfit today and we were doing these and a lot of people told me not to swing as is being demonstrated in this video.
Bought this for my youngest to develop basic form for single hand kettlebell work. czcams.com/users/postUgkxtaDAl93XF8wxJhssTtjIFjzid82wglva It has a nice grip on it, just a little rough so it isn't slippery. I was doing a few rotator cuff exercises to test and worked well for those movements I'd been doing with a regular dumbbell. Cool thing you can do is hold it in your hand for door-knob turns to work the forearm and grip. Note: it's small, almost all handle, but that's what I expected given the weight. Smallest I've worked with before is 15lbs, so it was kind of funny to see the difference 10lbs makes.
timing is key with kb snatches as you are going up the bell will be weightless and thats when you punch threw to get it to the top
How many Kilograms and how many repeats / time plz?
Something like 4 killograms is ok?
you might want to invest in some kettle gaurds or shields so that you can protect your arms
Honest question here. Doesn't that hurt the forearm?
shogrran It hurts mine generally. However, I've found it depends totally on technique. It's hard to explain it, but as you catch the kettlebell you can actually soften the impact of the ball onto your radius.
+shogrran That's what's explained in 1:56 - 2:06 (ish)
You need to learn how to let the kettllebell flip and one you got it almost in vertical you have to open your hand and the kettllebell will not bang against your forearm. It's a natural movement, you will surely find out soon just by trial and error.
What I do is training the form with a very light kettlebell (8kg) until I can switch to a heavier one: I use 12 and 16 kg at home and 20-22 at the gym.
Thank you, yes that would definitely hurt your forearm and leave bruising. There are much better vids here on youtube, and a good rule of thumb would be to follow your instincts and intuition. If someone's demonstration technique is screaming at you; bad back, ripped hands or heavy bruising; go and look at another video.
If you flip the bell over, as most people starting out do, yes it does hurt and it will bruise. There are tons of videos on how to catch the KB rather than flip it into your wrist or forearm.
What's the use of biceps besides curls? And Olympic lifts are all about speed...
the snatch is supposed to flow. that looks like 3 different stages. worst form I've seen
Crossfit looks like fun. Use your low back to generate momentum for all exercises performed, until something breaks.
Did you skip leg day brah?
very good technique Video
Shouldn't you be coming down lower with your legs?
Kai Be no
I have quite a few issues with crossfit programming, but you're making some blatantly false statements here... olympic weightlifting doesn't make you faster?!? You have to be joking. Olympic weightlifting is all about power (explosiveness). Power = force x velocity. Competitive olympic weightlifters are among the quickest pound for pound athletes in the world. As far as the "no biceps"... tell that to guys like Froning, Maddox, Bailey, etc. Those guys have biceps to spare.
Bad form for the swing and the snatch..!
Wow, no...I'm a CrossFitter, and I'm appalled by this "coaching session". Someone else said it already, but a barbell snatch in NO WAY employs swinging of the barbell. It begins with a strong pull from the ground in what is more or less the bottom position of a deadlift. Teaching the KB swing should be no different than a barbell snatch. Start with the KB on the floor, and pull vertically, WITHOUT swinging.
then you also do your chin ups, muscle ups and handstands without kipping? THAT would be good to do from a static position. For the kettlebell snatch, yes it's done with a swing, but you can do it without if you wish.
***** Kettlebell snatch and a barbell snatch are drastically different mechanics. It teaches and requires hip hinge, which is transferable to the dead lift or barbell snatch.
This guy looks like my grandpa xD
Lousy camera work
A proper snatch starts with a pull...not a swing. Incorporating KB swings into a KB snatch movement is poor technique and should be disregarded. Proper positioning of the KB on the floor, if even for only a moment, followed by an explosive PULL upwards is the way this movement should be conducted.
Ok, what's the secret to snatches without banging your forearms?
hips ;)
To save your forearms, when the bell reaches the top of its arc you punch upward. You don't just let the bell flop over onto your wrist. Instead you push the handle up and the bell kind of rotates in place, hitting your wrist with greatly reduced momentum.
Think about Bruce Lees teachings. And learn to make that cannon ball flow like water. And like he said in his video. Let it be light as a feather on its way up. Erap a headband or cloth around your wrist as you practice it. You almost have to get used to a timing method at the top when you rotate your wrist and open your palms to get it to flow into place. You can do it. Takes lots of practice. Also, Start light then get a heaver bell when you are not beating yourself up. Its not like a American benchpress or dumbbell curl workout. Dont be that tough guy. Kettlebells require more focus on form then any normal weight plate workout. Take it easy and consistent. You will get it.
frigging crossfitters
Weightlifting Coach?
Pretty skinny legs for weightlifting
one of the worst snatch form it looks banging the wrist
VERY bad form.
This is some of the worst advice I've seen on kettlebells. Crossift should be ashamed of itself for butchering so many disciplines. If anyone here wants to learn how to lift these things look up Valery Fedorenko, he basically brought the sport out of East Block and is pound for pound one of the strongest guys on the planet.