Are you looking to unleash your explosiveness in gridiron competition this season? If so, I don’t have to tell you what you should be working on in the off-season to achieve superior physical prowess. As a strength and conditioning professional, I will be aggressive in showing you what you need to do to achieve college and NFL level strength and conditioning so you can compete at the highest level. That’s why I’m proud to introduce you to the Kettlebell Snatch!
Explosive soccer strength and conditioning!
I’m telling you right now that if you haven’t taken the time to include kettlebell training in your NFL or elite college level strength and conditioning workouts, then your program is incomplete, period! There’s nothing like the old fashioned kettlebell when it comes to true fitness and total performance. This single device offers an arsenal of strength, endurance, and power moves to elevate your game with each and every workout. That’s why I’m here to tell you about the kettlebell snatch lift!
If you are looking for a true soccer strength and conditioning workout, then you should implement the use of the kettlebell snatch. Too many times I hear coaches complain about players injuring their shoulders and backs in the game, but failing to implement lifts and exercises to promote joint integrity in these necessary areas. Well, I am offering a solution right here. The overhead kettlebell snatch is a tremendous lift to promote explosiveness, core strength, back strength, hip power, and shoulder stability all through one movement! There’s nothing like it, my friend.
To perform the kettlebell snatch, you must have at least a single bell of moderate intensity. With this lift, you’re going to balance the barbell by pulling it from between your legs to a “high pull position” just lateral to your head. Your feet should be about shoulder-width apart and you should gently and explosively flex them and then extend your hips and knees to swing the barbell into the high pull position. This movement should mimic the “pulling back of a bow” movement with the arm that lifts the bell. Once you have the kettlebell in this high pull position, you’ll want to vertically strike your palm toward the sky to allow the bell to gently roll over the back of your forearm to complete the lift. There should be no punches from your arm here. This is the best football strength training, my friend.
If you haven’t already started including the kettlebell snatch in your football strength and conditioning workouts, then you’re really missing out. This lifting promotes the development of all the physical characteristics necessary to compete in this violent game. Take the time to learn more by accessing more of my articles on the subject for free. Remember that almost anyone can train hard, but only champions train smart!