Exercise Description

Clean a kettlebell to your shoulder. Look at the kettlebell and press it up and out until it is locked out overhead. Lower the kettlebell back to your shoulder under control and repeat.

Performance Tips

• Try holding your breath as you press the weight (Caution: Make sure to clear this with your doctor if you have high blood pressure or any heart problems).

• Look at the kettlebell as you press and lower it.

• Flex your lat as hard as possible before pressing the weight for added stability and power.

• As you lower the kettlebell back to the starting position, actively pull it with your lat as if you are doing a lat pull-down or chin up.

• Contract your abs and glutes as hard as possible as you press the kettlebell for added stability and power

• Crush the kettlebell handle as hard as possible for increased strength.

One-arm Kettlebell Press Looking Forward

Exercise Description

This press resembles the Arnold press and is more common in gyms. Looking straight ahead, press the kettlebell out and overhead as if you are trying to make half of a circle. Press the kettlebell behind your head and lean forward slightly at the top for a stronger lockout.

Performance Tips

• Try holding your breath as you press the weight (Caution: Make sure to clear this with your doctor if you have high blood pressure or any heart problems).

• Look straight ahead (not up or down) as you press and lower the kettlebell.