Double Kettlebell Snatch
Level
expert
Force
pull
Mechanic
compound
Equipment
kettlebells Category
strength Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles

An advanced explosive kettlebell movement where two kettlebells are snatched from the ground to overhead in one continuous motion.
Instructions
- Place two kettlebells behind your feet. Bend your knees and sit back to pick up the kettlebells.
- Swing the kettlebells between your legs forcefully and reverse the direction.
- Drive through with your hips and lock the kettlebells overhead in one uninterrupted motion.
Tips
- The movement should be explosive and continuous from ground to overhead.
- Use hip extension as the primary driver of the snatch.
- Lock out your elbows at the top to stabilize the kettlebells.
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |||
| Gain strength | 3 | 7 reps | 13 kg | 7 kg |
| Build muscle | 3 | 10 reps | 12 kg | 7 kg |
| Build endurance | 3 | 14 reps | 9 kg | 5 kg |
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