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Kettlebell Arnold Press

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound · Push

How to do it

  1. Clean a kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulder. The palm should be facing inward.
  2. Looking straight ahead, press the kettlebell out and overhead, rotating your wrist so that your palm faces forward at the top of the motion.
  3. Return the kettlebell to the starting position, with the palm facing in.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Kettlebell Arnold Press work?
Mainly the shoulders, with help from the triceps.
What equipment do I need?
Kettlebell.
Is it good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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