I've been doing lots of grip training of late and mixing it all up with the kettlebells, mainly in prep for the next leg of Britains Strongest Hands (I placed 4th out of 17 in the first leg, next leg on the 9th April)

Here's a snippet of some double kettlebell snatches (2 kettlebells in 1 hand), I love these as they're a real challenge to the hands (very much like holding a very thick handled kettlebell, but even harder because they 'clank' together at the top making them even more akward and unstable)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzqLYK5nCco

Also, here's a heavier double snatch using the 32kg and the 24kg together. I don't recommend trying this lift as there is a certain risk involved with the hands and forearms (so try this at your own peril - be warned!!)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qllYCPwluf4

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Great video from Mike Mahler on Mastering the Double Kettlebell Snatch



The double KB Snatch has been one of my favourites in the past, it's a great core strength builder and awesome for all round fitness.

Mike Mahler detais the most important parts of the technique for both (inside and outside the legs) techniques.

Check out my double kettlebell snatch video

Found a new way to add some difficulty to the BUP

45kg (20kg bell on the bottom 9kg discs and 16kg on the top) Stacked BUP with some plates in the middle.

The hard part comes in balancing the weight to get loaded and is also a bit more difficult at the top (which needs to be kept very flat to stop the bell from sliding off into yer face)

This is crazy shit from Ivan Denisov

730 reps with the 24kg kettlebell and only one hand change.

Repping machine!




Translation of the text on youtube

The full version of Ivan Denisov's record in the snatch weight 24 kg without any time with one interception. 425 lifts his right hand and 305 lifts his left hand.

Полная версия рекорда Ивана Денисова в рывке гири 24 кг без времени с одним перехватом. 425 подъемов правой рукой и 305 подъемов левой рукой.

As I've been snatching light kettlebells (16kg) 5 days a week recently (last 2 months almost), I thought it was time again to do the 24kg 10 min kettlebell, especially being motivated by Logan's Kettlebell Snatch Domination program, Which I will start following as part of my overall training now I've got my initial test to work from.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbFoZI9zLvw

My reps panned out like this

Left Right
11 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 10 Put bell down for 15 secs
10 10 after 171 reps
7 12

I really struggled with my forearms getting pumped up so had trouble gripping the bell towards the end, but all in all I'm pleased with the result and only having one put down at 171 reps, next goal is 230 with no put down.



My previous Kettlebell Snatch Test resulted in 212 reps, however, checking out the video again I had poor form and did faster reps but put the bell down for about 15 seconds every minute. I also, hoped to get 250 reps by April 2009 (FAIL!)




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Kettlebell Snatch Domination Video 3

The Real Meat when it comes to Snatching
3 Actionable Snatch Techniques for You
Snatch Technique Demystified

You know in those first couple videos Logan was giving background, proof, and an explanation about the snatch and styles.

While good, it was a bit short of actionable information.

Well, he more than makes up for it with this next video.

Check it out here

This gives you not one, but three techniques you can apply right away to your snatching.

Learn how to ‘jump’ the bell to avoid callus tears. Plus one other thing to do to make your hands ‘rip-proof’.

A change in handle position in the lockout for more strength and endurance.

And the difference in high and low backswing positions. Find out which one is superior (and what the majority of people aren’t doing).

KB Snatch Domination Videos

This is by far the best video yet. Check it out now.




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