Overhead Press (Kettlebell)

A fundamental pressing exercise where kettlebells are pressed overhead from shoulder height, building shoulder strength, stability, and upper body power.

Instructions

1. Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, kettlebells at shoulder height in rack position.
2. Keep your elbows positioned directly beneath the kettlebells with chest up and core engaged.
3. Press the kettlebells upward by extending through your shoulders and triceps.
4. Lock out at the top with the kettlebells stable directly overhead.
5. Lower the kettlebells back to shoulder height under control.
6. Repeat for prescribed reps while maintaining an upright posture.

Tips

• Keep your core braced throughout to stabilize your lower back and maintain upright posture.
• Press straight upward rather than back to maintain proper positioning and safety.
• Achieve full lockout at the top to maximize shoulder and tricep engagement.
• Avoid excessive lower back arching by maintaining core tension and upright posture.
• Progress gradually with load to allow shoulders to adapt to the training stimulus.