kettlebell bent press
A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with kettlebell.
How to do kettlebell bent press
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in your right hand.
Bend your knees slightly and press the kettlebell overhead with your right arm, keeping your elbow locked.
Rotate your torso to the left, shifting your weight onto your left foot.
Bend your left knee and lower your torso towards the ground, keeping your right arm extended overhead.
As you lower, keep your eyes on the kettlebell and your chest lifted.
Once your left hand touches the ground, push through your left foot and straighten your left leg, driving your hips forward.
As you drive your hips forward, use your core and right arm to press the kettlebell back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
Related exercises
Track kettlebell bent press in NutriMind
Log your sets and the app does the rest — automatic PR detection, progression charts for every lift, and progressive overload that adjusts your next workout. Paired with AI nutrition coaching so your training and your plate pull in the same direction.
Planning your next heavy session? Estimate your max with the One Rep Max Calculator and build up to it with the Warm-up Calculator. More free tools →