Kettlebell Overhead Press

From the rack position, press the bell strictly overhead to lockout with the torso braced; lower with control.

Kettlebell Overhead Press, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Bell racked at the shoulder on the forearm, wrist straight, glutes and abs set.

Steps

  1. Press the bell strictly overhead to lockout.
  2. Keep the ribs down – no lean-back.
  3. Lower into the rack with control; switch arms.

Common mistakes

Wrist bent under the bell: knuckles to the ceiling. Elbow flaring early: it rises close, then out. Leaning away from the bell: stack it over the shoulder, spine tall.

Breathing

Exhale on the press, inhale lowering.