Kettlebell Bottoms Up Press
The Kettlebell Bottoms Up Press primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior and stabilizer support from the Infraspinatus, Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Transverse Abdominis. It is a kettlebell isolation exercise at advanced difficulty.
Press a kettlebell overhead with the bell upside down (bottoms up) for enhanced stability demands.
| Equipment | Kettlebell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Vertical Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Unilateral |
| Primary | Anterior Deltoid, Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head) |
| Secondary | Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Lateral Head) (triceps)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Lateral Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Infraspinatus (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Subscapularis (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Supraspinatus (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand or sit with upright posture. Grasp kettlebell by the handle with firm grip. Execution: Press weight overhead until arms are fully extended. Lower weight back to shoulder level under control. Repeat. Comments: Perform equal reps on each side. This is an advanced exercise. Ensure proper form before adding load.
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