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Ripping the hands in kettlebell snatch is one of the most common problems out there, but it only exists due to incomplete technique training. Most people learn how to get the KB up but never get coached on how to recycle the KB for another rep.
The same principle applies - weightless on the way up, weightless on the way down. Re-grip on the way up, re-grip on the way down.
If you throw the KB forward instead of letting it fall down of its own accord, you'll have to hand onto it, and won't have the chance to re-grip. Shift your body back and let the KB fall naturally, shift your grip on the handle while it's in free fall.
To catch the kg on your fingers, you must have finger strength. Most people practice swings with incorrect grip - holding the KB with a whole fist - which leads to ripping when the KB comes down into that grip from the extra height of a snatch.
Weakness in the fingers (hook grip relies on finger strength) leads to inability to hold a KB correctly in the hook grip. Improve finger strength by doing swings and carries in hook grip.
Action: start doing ALL your swings, hanging racks and carries with hook grip.
Example:
Day 1:
Kettlebell One Arm Swings in hook grip 5-10 sets of 5-10 reps
Day 2:
Snatch practice - re-grip with lighter weight
5 sets of 10-20 reps each side
Day 3
Farmers carries in hook grip 3-5 sets of 30-60 seconds
Day 4
Snatch practice again
Rest 48-72 hours between practices
Side note / rant:
Ripped Hands normally happen in Crossfit more than in any other discipline in history of sport/fitness because technique instruction is often a) minimal, b) done hastily, c) done without progression and d) done with one goal - to push heavier weights, induce competition and increase intensity as soon as possible. It isn't like ripped hands are a special form of injury in Crossfit however, ALL Crossfit injuries happen for the same reasons as above. This doesn't mean you shouldn't do Crossfit, but if you like that sort of training, to be aware and look for a good coach who won't sacrifice your body to your (and their) ego.