Double Kettlebell Push Press

Also called double kb push press, kettlebell push press and two bell push press.

Works

Shoulders, plus calves, quads and triceps

Equipment

Kettlebell

Level

Intermediate

Type

Compound

How to do it

Setup. Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders.

1. Squat down a few inches and reverse the motion rapidly. Use the momentum from the legs to drive the kettlebells overhead.
2. Once the kettlebells are locked out, lower the kettlebells to your shoulders and repeat.

Cues

• Bells racked, wrists straight.
• Short dip straight down.
• Drive with the legs, then press.
• Lock out, head through.

Common mistakes

• Dipping forward.
• Pressing before the legs finish.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

Go easy, or pick an alternative, if you have a sore shoulder. Pain that's sharp or gets worse set to set means stop.

Harder

Easier

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