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Kettlebell overhead press

Difficulty Overhead presses

How to perform it

Overhead press with a kettlebell. Targets the front delts, with the side delts and triceps secondary; the core stabilizes. Differs from the barbell OHP by the offset load, which demands more stabilization.

Equipment

  • KettlebellFree weight

Muscles worked

Muscles and artwork credits
  • Erector spinae
  • Front delts
  • Rectus abdominis
  • Side delts
  • Triceps – lateral and medial heads
  • Triceps – long head
  • Upper traps

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Overhead presses

Exercise family Β· pattern: Overhead presses

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