It’s been thirteen years since I did my first RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certification). I wasn’t completely sold on the idea of kettlebells at first, mostly because I was looking at the individual exercises and not the system of movement that was created around this single, simple implement. What made me come around on kettlebells wasn’t an Eastern European secret, or a nostalgic tie to old strongmen. It was simply how kettlebells made great functional training more accessible and helped me create better training solutions.
Over time, I developed a strong affinity for some specific kettlebell drills. While many were falling in love with the swing, I couldn’t find anything better than the kettlebell snatch. Below I’ll discuss the utility of the snatch, and how to build a strong foundation for performing this movement.