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Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead March

The Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead March mainly works the shoulders, with help from the core, hip abductors (outer thighs) and triceps. You'll need: kettlebells.

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Required Equipment

Kettlebells
Kettlebells

Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead March Muscles Worked

Primary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

Secondary

Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Triceps (triceps brachii)

How to do the Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead March

Setup

  • Stand with feet hip-width apart.

  • Clean or snatch a kettlebell to the overhead position, holding it with one hand.

  • Keep your arm fully extended, bicep near the ear, and your core braced tightly to stabilize the weight.

Execution

  • Brace your core to maintain a neutral spine. Avoid leaning to the side for support.

  • Lift one knee towards your chest until your thigh is parallel to the floor, balancing on your opposite leg.

  • Lower the leg back down with control.

  • Repeat the movement with the other leg.

  • Maintain a steady, deliberate pace to focus on balance and core stability throughout the duration of the set.

Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead March FAQs

What muscles does the Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead March work?

The Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead March mainly works the shoulders, with help from the core, hip abductors (outer thighs) and triceps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Single-Arm Overhead March?

Kettlebells.

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