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Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press

Single-arm bottoms-up kettlebell overhead press emphasizing grip, wrist stacking, shoulder control, and bracing.

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Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersTricepsForearmsCore

Equipment

Kettlebell

Sets × reps

4 × 8 / side

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Clean the kettlebell carefully so the bell is upside down above the handle.
  2. 02Hold the handle tight at shoulder height with the wrist vertical.
  3. 03Brace the ribs down and keep the elbow under the kettlebell.
  4. 04Press overhead slowly without letting the bell tip or the wrist bend.
  5. 05Lower back to the rack position under control before switching sides.

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