Kettlebell Shoulder Press

Type: Compound Muscle: Shoulders Equipment: Kettlebell

An overhead kettlebell press that strengthens the shoulders, triceps, and core.

This exercise targets:

Shoulders

Front Delts

Side Delts

Rotator Cuff

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Triceps

Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.

Stand tall or sit upright with a kettlebell in the “rack” position at shoulder height
Keep your wrist straight and elbow slightly in front of your body
Brace your core and squeeze your glutes to avoid leaning back
Press the kettlebell overhead until your arm is straight and your biceps are near your ear
Keep your shoulder down and avoid shrugging toward your ear
Lower the kettlebell slowly back to the rack position with control
Breathe out as you press and breathe in as you lower
Use a light weight first and stop if you feel shoulder pain