Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press
Strengthen your shoulders and core with the Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press! A challenging exercise for upper body strength and stability.
The Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps and chest. You'll need: exercise bench or kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press
Sit on a bench with a straight back and place your feet firmly on the ground.
Hold a kettlebell in each hand with your palms facing forward and the kettlebells resting on the outside of your shoulders. This is your starting position.
Press the kettlebells upward until your arms are fully extended above your head. Keep your elbows in line with your shoulders as you press.
Pause at the top of the movement for a brief moment.
Slowly lower the kettlebells back down to the starting position.
Keep your core tight, and maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Tips: Make sure to perform the exercise with controlled movements to avoid injury. Start with a lighter weight to perfect your form before moving to heavier kettlebells. Breathe out as you press the kettlebells overhead and inhale as you return to the starting position. Avoid locking your elbows completely at the top of the movement to maintain tension on the shoulder muscles. Ensure that your wrists remain straight and avoid letting them bend backward during the press.
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Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press work?
The Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps and chest. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press?
Exercise bench or kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Seated Overhead 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 Seated Overhead Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Seated Overhead Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Seated Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press, Band Seated Shoulder Press, Barbell Seated Overhead Behind-Neck Press and Barbell Seated Overhead Press.
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