Double Kettlebell Overhead Press
Also known as: Double KB Overhead Press, Double Kettlebell Shoulder Press, Double Kettlebell Military Press, Two-Kettlebell Overhead Press, Dual Kettlebell Press, Double Kettlebell OHP, Double KB Shoulder Press, Double KB OHP
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Clean two kettlebells to the rack position, bells resting on the forearms and elbows close to the body.
- Stand with feet hip-width apart; squeeze the glutes and brace the abs.
- Press both bells straight overhead until the elbows lock out.
- Lower both bells back to the racked position under control.
Cues
- Keep the wrists straight with the bells close to the forearms.
- Exhale as you press and keep the ribs down.
- Finish with the biceps by the ears.
Common mistakes
- Leaning back and arching the lower back.
- Pressing the bells forward instead of up.
- Letting the bells bang on the forearms during the lowering.
- Flaring the elbows widely.