Technique
- Stand up with feet shoulder-width apart and hold a Kettlebell in one hand at shoulder height.
- Press the weight overhead by extending your arm, fully straightening at the elbow.
- Lower the weight back to shoulder height with control.
Form tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement; avoid arching your back.
- Keep your wrist straight and aligned with your forearm during the press.
- Focus on a controlled ascent and descent of the weight, avoiding jerking motions.
Logging: Weight used on one side. Repetitions done on one side.
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Back
- Serratus anterior
- Shoulders
Secondary
- Chest
- Triceps
- Forearms
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Lower trapezius
- Serratus anterior
- Anterior deltoid
- Middle deltoid
- Triceps brachii (long head)
- Triceps brachii (medial head)
- Triceps brachii (lateral head)
Equipment
Appears in
Other disciplines
Joint movements
Shoulderflexion upward
trains stretches
Progressions
Barbell overhead press
Beginner - Elite
Double dumbbell overhead press
Novice
One-arm clean and press
Intermediate
One-arm clean, squat and press
Intermediate
Variations
Single dumbbell overhead press
Beginner
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