![George Hackenschmidt: One Hand [Dumbbell] Snatch [1908]](https://simplexstrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/george-hackenschmidt-russian-lion-dumbbell-snatch-1080x675.jpg)
George Hackenschmidt’s book Way to Live (1908) is one of the best old-time strength manuals out there – and I have to say, “Russian Lion” is one of my favorite old-time strongmen as well: lifter, wrestler, philosopher, true gentleman, man of integrity and honor.
Hack was a huge fan of barbell, kettlebell and dumbbell lifting, and I have use lots of his stuff in my research about the old-time strongman dumbbell training for my Hardstyle Dumbbell Lifting system.
It is worth noting that all… Military Press athletes are exceptionally strong in the legs and back, and although their ability in this lift might draw your attention merely to shoulder and arm strength, once glance at the physique of either will prove they are far from being of top-heavy build.
![Inch’s Dumbbell Program Minimum for Boxing [2 of 2]: The Dumbbell Jerk](https://simplexstrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/inch-dumbbbel-minimum-for-boxing-dumbbell-jerk.jpg)
Using the same dumb-bell (40 to 55 lb. in weight according to your strength and expertness), bring it to the shoulder with the right hand. Give it a slight jerk by first bending (only slightly) the legs, and then suddenly straighten them and push hard. As you do so, lean well over to your left, watching the dumb-bell carefully, the left hand being held out and away.
![Inch’s Dumbbell Program Minimum for Boxing [1 of 2]: The Dumbbell Swing](https://simplexstrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/inch-dumbbbel-minimum-for-boxing-dumbbell-swing.jpg)
Place your left hand upon your left knee take hold of the bell with your right hand, and give it a little swing out to the front and slightly upwards. Allow it to return almost to the first position, but through the legs (keep it clear of the ground this time) and then swing the dumb-bell up to the front with a straight arm, right overhead.
Assuming that a dumbbell has been lifted to the shoulder, there are several ways of getting it to full arms’ length above the head with one hand.
The simplest way – and incidentally the way that requires the most strength – is the “MILITARY PRESS.” A dumbbell (short handle) is generally used.
