The Kettlebell Push Press is a beginner-friendly kettlebell strength exercise that targets the shoulders, with the shoulders and triceps working alongside. Here's how to do it right — and what to stop doing.
Primary musclesShoulders
Secondary musclesShoulders, Triceps
EquipmentKettlebell
LevelBeginner
TypeStrength
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01 Execution
How to do the Kettlebell Push Press
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and clean a kettlebell to the rack position at your shoulder.
Brace your core and dip slightly at the knees and hips, keeping your torso vertical.
Drive explosively through your heels to extend the legs and launch the kettlebell upward.
Press the bell to full lockout overhead with the bicep alongside your ear and the wrist stacked.
Lower the kettlebell back to the rack position under control, absorbing with a soft knee bend.
Reset your stance and brace, then dip and drive again for the next rep.
02 The payoff
Why it earns its spot
Builds overhead pressing strength heavier than a strict press allows.
Trains explosive leg-to-arm power transfer for athletic carryover.
Develops shoulder and triceps size under sustained kettlebell loading.
03 Don't do this
Common mistakes
Turning the dip into a deep squat instead of a short, fast drop and drive.
Pressing with the arm before the leg drive transfers, which kills the power assist.
Letting the wrist bend backward at lockout, which loads the joint instead of the shoulder.
Leaning back into the lower spine to finish the press instead of pressing straight up overhead.
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