Kettlebell Press

Technique

Hold the kettlebell in the rack position at shoulder level. Brace your core and press the bell overhead until your arm is fully extended. Keep your bicep close to your ear at the top. Lower the bell back to the rack position with control.

Steps

1. Hold the kettlebell in the rack position with your wrist straight and elbow close to your torso
2. Brace your core and keep your ribs down
3. Press the kettlebell overhead until your arm is fully extended
4. Finish with your bicep close to your ear and the kettlebell stacked over your shoulder
5. Lower the kettlebell to the rack position with control

Common mistakes

• Overarching the lower back as the kettlebell moves overhead
• Letting the wrist bend backward under the kettlebell
• Flaring the elbow excessively from the rack position
• Finishing with the kettlebell in front of the shoulder

Variations

• Half-kneeling single-arm kettlebell press
• Seated kettlebell press
• Double-kettlebell overhead press
• Bottoms-up kettlebell press

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