Exercise library
Shoulders
Kettlebell Overhead Press
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Triceps, Core
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Movement pattern
- Vertical push
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Clean a kettlebell to the rack position with the bell resting on the back of the forearm. Press it overhead until the arm locks out, then lower under control to the rack. The offset weight challenges the shoulder stabilizers and core.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the shoulders — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Kettlebell Push PressKettlebellVertical push
- Single-Arm Kettlebell Shoulder PressKettlebellVertical push
- Arnold PressDumbbellVertical push
- Band Front RaiseBandVertical push
- Band Lateral RaiseBandVertical push
- Band Overhead PressBandVertical push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the shoulders: