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Kettlebell Single-Arm Shoulder Press

Build shoulder strength & stability! This kettlebell press targets your deltoids, core & more. Perfect your form & press like a pro.

The Kettlebell Single-Arm Shoulder Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps and traps. You'll need: kettlebells.

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Required Equipment

Kettlebells
Kettlebells

Kettlebell Single-Arm Shoulder Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)

Secondary

Triceps (triceps brachii); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)

How to do the Kettlebell Single-Arm Shoulder Press

Kettlebell Single-Arm Shoulder Press FAQs

What muscles does the Kettlebell Single-Arm Shoulder Press work?

The Kettlebell Single-Arm Shoulder Press mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps and traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Single-Arm Shoulder Press?

Kettlebells.

Is the Kettlebell Single-Arm Shoulder 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 Single-Arm Shoulder Press go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Kettlebell Single-Arm Shoulder Press variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean & Push-Press, Alternating Kettlebell Press, Alternating Kettlebell Floor Press and Kettlebell Angled Press.

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