Kettlebell Seated Press
How to do the Kettlebell Seated Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Triceps
Kettlebells
How to do the Kettlebell Seated Press
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Sit on the floor and spread your legs out comfortably.
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Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder.
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Press the kettlebell up and out until it is locked out overhead. Return to the starting position.
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Kettlebell Seated Press: common questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Seated Press work?
The Kettlebell Seated Press primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Kettlebell Seated Press suitable for beginners?
The Kettlebell Seated Press is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Kettlebell Seated Press?
To do the Kettlebell Seated Press you'll need one or more kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Seated Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Kettlebell Seated Press is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Kettlebell Seated Press with correct form?
Sit on the floor and spread your legs out comfortably. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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