Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press
Build upper body strength! The Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press targets your chest, shoulders, and triceps for a powerful workout.
The Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps and forearms. You'll need: incline bench or kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)
Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press
Set an incline bench to a 30-45 degree angle. Sit back on the bench with a kettlebell in each hand. Rest the kettlebells on your upper thighs to help you get them into position.
Use your thighs to help raise the kettlebells up to shoulder height at each side of your chest. The palms of your hands should be facing each other.
Press the kettlebells up and above your chest by extending your arms, keeping your wrists stable and the palms facing each other.
Pause at the top of the lift for a brief moment.
Slowly lower the kettlebells back down to the starting position at the sides of your chest.
Keep your movements controlled and maintain tension in your muscles throughout the exercise.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Note: Ensure you have a good grip on the kettlebells as they can be more challenging to stabilize compared to dumbbells. Start with a lighter weight to master the form before moving on to heavier kettlebells.
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Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press work?
The Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps and forearms. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press?
Incline bench or kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Incline Hammer 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 Incline Hammer Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Incline Hammer Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Incline Hammer Press, Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press, Dumbbell Incline Single-Arm Hammer Press and Kettlebell Angled Press.
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