Kettlebell Arnold-Press
Strengthen & sculpt your shoulders with the Kettlebell Arnold-Press. A dynamic exercise combining rotation & pressing power!
The Kettlebell Arnold-Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders and back. You'll need: kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Arnold-Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Kettlebell Arnold-Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Arnold-Press
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart while holding a kettlebell in one hand.
Start with the kettlebell at shoulder level, gripping it in front of your body with your palm facing you and your elbow bent.
Brace your core and keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
As you press the kettlebell overhead, rotate your hand so that your palm faces forward at the top of the movement.
Extend your arm fully, locking out the elbow.
Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position, rotating your hand back so that your palm is facing you again.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions and then switch arms.
Ensure that you perform the movement with control and maintain good posture throughout the exercise. It's recommended to start with a lighter weight to perfect the technique before moving on to heavier kettlebells.
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Kettlebell Arnold-Press FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Arnold-Press work?
The Kettlebell Arnold-Press mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the shoulders and back. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Arnold-Press?
Kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Arnold-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 Arnold-Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Arnold-Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Standing Arnold-Press, Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold-Press, Dumbbell Standing Arnold-Press and Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean & Push-Press.
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