Kettlebell Press

A kettlebell exercise for the deltoids.

  • Shoulders
  • Kettlebell

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Muscles worked

MainDeltoids
AlsoTriceps brachii, Trapezius

Setup

Rack position: elbow tucked, bell resting on the forearm and shoulder.

How to do it well

  • Clean the bell to the rack, brace the whole body
  • Press up and slightly out, finish with the arm by the ear
  • Lower slowly to the rack

Common mistakes

  • Leaning away from the bell
  • Letting the wrist bend back

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.