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Single-arm kettlebell overhead press

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Single-arm kettlebell overhead press: start of the movement
1 · start
Single-arm kettlebell overhead press: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
shoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesshoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesFRONTshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesBACK
Primary: shoulders
Secondary: triceps, abs

Correct technique

  1. 1Kettlebell in the rack position at your shoulder.
  2. 2Brace your abs and glutes.
  3. 3Press overhead, forearms vertical.
  4. 4Slowly lower back down.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Leaning back.
  • ✕Bent wrist.

Caution if you have pain

If you have pain in your shoulders, choose a gentler variation. In your custom plan we leave it out completely in that case.

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