Kettlebell Press
The Kettlebell 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 Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a kettlebell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.
Press a kettlebell from shoulder height to overhead with one arm while standing.
| Equipment | Kettlebell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Compound |
| 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 Erector Spinae (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Gluteus Maximus (glutes)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- 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.
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