Kettlebell Overhead Press
Also known as: One-Arm Kettlebell Press, Kettlebell Military Press, Single-Arm Kettlebell Shoulder Press, KB Overhead Press, Kettlebell OHP, Kettlebell Shoulder Press, KB Shoulder Press, KB OHP, Standing Kettlebell Press, Kettlebell Press
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Clean a kettlebell to the rack position, handle in your palm and the bell resting on the outside of the forearm.
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, glutes and abs tight.
- Press the bell straight up until the arm is locked beside your head, rotating the palm to face forward.
- Lower it back to the rack position under control.
Cues
- Keep the wrist straight so the bell does not tip it back.
- Squeeze the free hand into a fist to stay braced.
- Finish with the biceps close to the ear.
Common mistakes
- Leaning sideways or back to get the bell up.
- Letting the elbow flare far out to the side at the start.
- Bending the wrist under the weight.