Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press

Hold the bell upside down by the handle and press it overhead slowly – the balance forces the grip and shoulder to stabilize every inch.

Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Bell UPSIDE DOWN, gripped hard by the handle, forearm vertical.

Steps

  1. Press slowly overhead, the crushing grip keeping the bell balanced.
  2. Pause at lockout.
  3. Lower even slower; switch arms.

Common mistakes

Light grip: the bell flips instantly; crush the handle. Fast reps: bottoms-up lives at slow speed. Eyes wandering: watch the bell all the way.

Breathing

Steady; exhale through the press.