Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press

A shoulders exercise targeting the shoulders, performed with kettlebells.

Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press demonstration
Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press — demonstration

Body part

Shoulders

Equipment

Kettlebells

Target muscles

Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Triceps

How to do Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Shoulders

Secondary

Triceps

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