One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press
How to do the One-Arm Kettlebell Para 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 One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press
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Clean a kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulder. Rotate your wrist as you do so, so that the palm faces forward. This will be your starting position.
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Hold the kettlebell with the elbow out to the side, and press it up and out until it is locked out overhead.
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Lower the kettlebell back to your shoulder under control and repeat. Make sure to contract your lat, butt, and stomach forcefully for added stability and strength.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press: common questions
What muscles does the One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press work?
The One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press suitable for beginners?
The One-Arm Kettlebell Para 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 One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press?
To do the One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press you'll need one or more kettlebells.
Is the One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The One-Arm Kettlebell Para 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 One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press with correct form?
Clean a kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulder. Rotate your wrist as you do so, so that the palm faces forward. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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