Dumbbell snatch

You don’t need fancy kit to do a move that targets the whole body. The dumbbell snatch is easy, effective and requires just one dumbbell.

Although the snatch might look like an upper body move, the momentum generated by the legs is really what gets that weight overhead – so once you’ve got the technique down, you should be using a much heavier weight than you would use for a shoulder press. Do 5 sets of 5 reps on each arm, using the heaviest weight you can manage – and remember to keep it really dynamic to generate that power from the lower body!

We Heart living – workouts for women – Dumbbell snatch

Instructions
Bend at the hips and knees holding a dumbbell with one hand in front of you, arm extended to the ground.
Dynamically extend the legs and hips, using the momentum to row the dumbbell up then pushing it to the ceiling.
Reverse the movement back to the start and go straight into another rep.

Top tips:
Keep a flat back when bent down
Look ahead throughout the whole move
Keep your legs hip-width apart for balance