Kettlebell Angled Press
Strengthen your core & shoulders! This kettlebell exercise adds a unique angle to your press, building functional strength.
The Kettlebell Angled Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders. You'll need: kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Angled Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Kettlebell Angled Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Angled Press
Position yourself: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp a kettlebell with both hands.
Get into starting position: Hinge at the hips slightly and bend your knees to get into a semi-squat position.
Prepare the kettlebell: Hold the kettlebell in front of your chest with your elbows bent and palms facing each other.
Execute the lift: Keeping your core engaged and back flat, extend your arms diagonally above your head, following the path of the kettlebell as shown in the images.
Top of the movement: As you press the kettlebell up and away from your body, rotate your arms so that your palms face forward at the top of the movement.
Pause and return: Pause briefly at the top, then slowly reverse the motion to lower the kettlebell back to the starting position.
Repeat: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Maintain control: Make sure to maintain control of the kettlebell throughout the exercise and avoid using momentum to lift the weight. Adjust the weight of the kettlebell so that you can perform the exercise with good form while still challenging your muscles.
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Kettlebell Angled Press FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Angled Press work?
The Kettlebell Angled Press mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Angled Press?
Kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Angled Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Kettlebell Angled Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Angled Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Kettlebell Burpee, Kettlebell Clean & Push-Press, Alternating Kettlebell Press and Alternating Kettlebell Floor Press.
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