kettlebell bent press
kettlebell bent press — highlighted muscle: abs

Muscles worked

abs, shoulders, triceps, obliques

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kettlebell bent press

Body part
waist
Equipment
kettlebell
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

shoulderstricepsobliques

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in your right hand.

  2. 2

    Bend your knees slightly and press the kettlebell overhead with your right arm, keeping your elbow locked.

  3. 3

    Rotate your torso to the left, shifting your weight onto your left foot.

  4. 4

    Bend your left knee and lower your torso towards the ground, keeping your right arm extended overhead.

  5. 5

    As you lower, keep your eyes on the kettlebell and your chest lifted.

  6. 6

    Once your left hand touches the ground, push through your left foot and straighten your left leg, driving your hips forward.

  7. 7

    As you drive your hips forward, use your core and right arm to press the kettlebell back up to the starting position.

  8. 8

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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