Dumbbell One Arm Snatch

Learn how to do the Dumbbell One Arm Snatch with proper form and technique. This dumbbell exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Core.

Dumbbell One Arm Snatch exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Dumbbell One Arm Snatch

Follow these steps to perform the Dumbbell One Arm Snatch with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.
  3. 3Lower the dumbbell towards the ground, keeping it close to your body.
  4. 4Explosively extend your hips, knees, and ankles, driving the dumbbell upwards in a straight line.
  5. 5As the dumbbell reaches shoulder height, quickly rotate your hand and punch it overhead, fully extending your arm.
  6. 6Catch the dumbbell overhead with a slight bend in your knees and hips.
  7. 7Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

Dumbbell One Arm Snatch Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

hamstringsquadricepscore

Exercise Details

Equipment
dumbbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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