Challenge yourself with an unbalanced attack on your training. Use different weighted implements to perform unbalanced exercises that will increase the difficulty of any movement. Unbalanced movements will improve stability and bring the whole body into balance.
Begin with weight you are confident in handling and increase resistance and imbalance gradually. Unbalanced lifts can be performed with just about any movement, with dumbbells and kettlebells alike. Go unbalanced with presses, pulls, and squats to strengthen your body from the mid-line out.
The above example is with the kettlebell alternate double snatch. Select two disparaging weights ( 53 lb, 70 lb ) and continue to switch hands for several rounds or sets of the lift. Unbalanced work is a great way to maximize your kettlebell or dumbbell collection, if you don’t have doubles of a particular weight.
Add ladders or drop sets by increasing or decreasing weight within the same set or round. Progressive or descending drop sets are an excellent way to increase conditioning and improve cardiovascular fitness. Work your way up or down the rack for time or more rounds. For additional stimuli and extra spice go unbalanced with your drop sets. If you are looking for muscle confusion, unbalanced work is sure to shake things up.

One Comment to “Kettlebells : Unbalanced (Alternate Double Snatch)”
Solid work Kyle. I’ll have to start throwing those in again. Nice looking facility too.