Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press
- Main muscles
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound · Push
How to do it
- Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you swing the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so, so that the palms face forward.
- Press the kettlebells up and out. As the kettlebells pass your head, lean into the weights so that the kettlebells are racked behind your head. Make sure to contract your lats, butt, and stomach for added stability.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Two-Arm Kettlebell Military 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.
More shoulders exercises
- Alternating Kettlebell Press
- Double Kettlebell Jerk
- Double Kettlebell Push Press
- Double Kettlebell Snatch
- Kettlebell Arnold Press
- Kettlebell Pirate Ships
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.