ShouldersIntermediate

Kettlebell Arnold Press

Strength movement using Kettlebells.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary ShouldersSupporting Triceps

Movement instructions

1
Clean a kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulder. The palm should be facing inward.
2
Looking straight ahead, press the kettlebell out and overhead, rotating your wrist so that your palm faces forward at the top of the motion.
3
Return the kettlebell to the starting position, with the palm facing in.

Technique guidance

Inhale as the resistance lowers and exhale as you press overhead. Keep the ribs controlled and continue breathing between repetitions.

Arching the lower back or flaring the ribs to move the resistance overhead.
Pressing in an inconsistent path instead of stacking the load over a stable base.
Using momentum or an uncontrolled lowering phase.

Use a stable setup and a load or resistance you can control through a comfortable range.
Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or feel unwell.
Keep the swing or lowering path clear and use a secure grip you can maintain throughout the set.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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