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Kettlebell Bent Press

Kettlebell Bent Press: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: kettlebells.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentkettlebells
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, shoulders
Secondary muscles
triceps, obliques
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in your right hand.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and press the kettlebell overhead with your right arm, keeping your elbow locked.
  3. Rotate your torso to the left, shifting your weight onto your left foot.
  4. Bend your left knee and lower your torso towards the ground, keeping your right arm extended overhead.
  5. As you lower, keep your eyes on the kettlebell and your chest lifted.
  6. Once your left hand touches the ground, push through your left foot and straighten your left leg, driving your hips forward.
  7. As you drive your hips forward, use your core and right arm to press the kettlebell back up to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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