Snatch hints

Snatch hints

From: Jared in MT
Subject: Fitness
Date/Time 2005-03-28 22:29:10
Remote IP: 12.150.67.132
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Anyone involved in kettlebells knows that snatches tear up the hands. Anyone in GS knows that torn hands = less than optimum training.

Soapy handle snatches and oven mitts come in handy, but I've found that grip goes too fast if you are working on big sets. These two exercises are also rather hazardous indoors.

I've found a solution that forces a little extra grip work, but still allows for 80-90% max rep range. Fingerless cloth gloves! These dandy little buggers allow the Kettlebell handle to rotate and not tear up your palm calluses and allow your fingers to catch the handle for a more secure & safe snatch. They also pad the wrist just a bit. If you want to work your grip some more, but don't like oven mitts or soap, try the GI surplus green wool glove liners with full fingers. Another excellent & inexpensive tool.

Many of the cloth gloves on the market have the little rubber traction dots. No problem as they are generally not r/l specific. I wear mine on the wrong hands so the dots are on the back.