Functional movement training helps you to perform better. The dumbbell alternating snatch has a number of benefits. 1. Body control and co ordination. 2. Core strength - In this movement, maintaining a straight spine prevents thoracic rotation and switches on the core muscles such as the obliques. 3. It is a compound power and strength movement, which means it hits more than one muscle group (Glutes, quads, core, shoulders, back and arms). 4. Its a pulse raiser so can be used as parr of a warm u

This weeks tutorial is the single arm dumbbell snatch The single arm dumbbell snatch is great for ALL athletes. This movement requires less technique, mobility and skill then the barbell snatch, yet offers the benefits of improved explosive power, single-arm (unilateral) coordination and strength. Here I am pinpointing two standard technical errors made; 1. Weight too far forward 2. Front raising the weight Next time you try this movement, check where the dumbbell is travelling and assess your t

120K views · 2.1K reactions | CrossFit Training Staff member Julie Foucher demonstrates the dumbbell hang power snatch. | CrossFit | Facebook