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Gord Venables, The One Hand Swing [1943]

The One Hand Swing is, in my opinion, one of the best exercises for the back. It gives a far greater range of movement than does either the Two Hand Snatch or One Hand Snatch by permitting the weight to pass between the legs, thus extending the back to a far greater degree.

George F. Jowett, The One-Hand Swing [1925]

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The key to all speed lifts…. Fascinating lift, which, with the snatch, is the prettiest and cleverest lift as far science is concerned in lifting weights.

Arthur Saxon’s Dumbbell Overhead Swing Tutorials [1905 and 1908]

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In swinging the dumbbell, the weight must be placed between the feet. The body then bends over from the waist, and a grip is taken of the bell close to the front sphere or disc. The bell may be rested on its end prior to swinging, and the disengaged hand should be pressed on the corresponding knee.

George F. Jowett: Dumbbell Swing – Master Key to Might and Muscle [1926]

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It is a fast lift, and calls for quicker thinking, faster action, and more vigorous strength in one combined effort than any other lift. Greater skill is required, and the man who excels on this lift with a good poundage hung up as his record is apt to be a good, all-round lifter.

Monte Saldo’s Secret of the First Ever Bodyweight Dumbbell Swing

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…actually, more than a bodyweight – 150 pounds (68 kg) at 143 (64, 8) pounds bodyweight!
We are of course talking about old-time strongman one-arm dumbbell swing, performed quite differently from today’s well know Hardstyle kettlebell swing or snatch.