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March 13, 2006
GS National Champ's Kettlebell Snatch Hints
"Anyone involved in kettlebells knows that snatches tear up the hands and torn hands = less than optimal training," explains kettlebell sport national champion federal officer Jared Savik, RKC on our forum.
"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 and 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 and inexpensive tool."
"Many of the cloth gloves on the market have the little rubber traction dots. No problem, as they are generally not right/left specific. I wear mine on the wrong hands so the dots are on the back."
Russian kettlebell power to you!
Posted by james at March 13, 2006 6:10 AM