Shoulders

Dumbbell One-Arm Snatch

Starting position

  • Stand hip-width, dumbbell between the feet, hips bent, back flat.
  • Arm straight.

Execution

  • Drive explosively through legs and hips, pulling the dumbbell close to the body up overhead.
  • Stabilise at the top, return under control.

Common mistakes

  • Rounding the back when lifting.
  • Pulling with the arm only.