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One Arm Kettlebell Shoulder Press
A strict single-arm overhead press from the rack position, training the shoulders while the core resists side-bending.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- anterior deltoid · lateral deltoid · obliques · trapezius · triceps brachii
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Hold a kettlebell in the racked position at one shoulder.
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Press the kettlebell straight overhead until your arm is locked out.
- Keep your core tight throughout.
- Lower the kettlebell back to the rack position with control.
- Complete reps on one side, then switch.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Avoid leaning away from the kettlebell as it travels overhead.
- Finish with your biceps close to your ear at lockout.
- Squeeze your glutes to keep your ribs from flaring.