ALPHA Human Performance: DB clean to a step up to create a great combo exercise

One of my favorite combo exercises to work explosiveness and strength at the same time: DB Clean plus box step up. Combines explosive movement and lower body strength to create a "total body feel" to the exercise.

Great for core stability and balance as well!

DB 1-Arm Snatch

Want a simple power builder that is basic, but an absolute killer? Try DB 1-arm snatches.

1) Grab a dumbbell in one hand and stand with the feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

2) Descend your hips in a "power position" with flat back and chest up

3) Quickly pull the dumbbell toward the ceiling while at the same time extending your knees and hips and raising on to the balls of your feet, keeping the dumbbell close to your body as you pull it.

4) As the dumbbell gets to its highest point, very quickly rotate your elbow under the weight while extending your arm.

The dumbbell will rest over the top of your shoulder with the palm facing away from your body. "Catch the weight with knees slightly bent

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DB clean to a step up to create a great combo exercise