How to do the Kettlebell Seated Press
- Sit on the floor and spread your legs out comfortably.
- Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder.
- Press the kettlebell up and out until it is locked out overhead. Return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscles |
|---|---|
| Primary | shoulders |
| Secondary | triceps |
| Equipment | kettlebell |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Type | compound |
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Easier than the Kettlebell Seated Press
Same movement pattern, lower entry difficulty — work up from here.
Harder than the Kettlebell Seated Press
Superset the Kettlebell Seated Press with
Opposing middle back work — alternate sets without extra rest.
Common questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Seated Press work?
The Kettlebell Seated Press primarily works the shoulders, with the triceps as secondary movers. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press, Alternating Kettlebell Press, and Anti-Gravity Press train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Seated Press?
Kettlebells. Without kettlebells, Handstand Push-Ups, Shoulder Press - With Bands, and Arnold Dumbbell Press train the same muscle, and 10 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.
Is the Kettlebell Seated Press suitable for beginners?
It is rated intermediate. Start with Alternating Cable Shoulder Press, Anti-Gravity Press, and Bradford/Rocky Presses and work up.
Where should the Kettlebell Seated Press go in a workout?
Early — the Kettlebell Seated Press is compound, working 2 muscle groups, so run it first or second while you are fresh, then superset One-Arm Kettlebell Row and Two-Arm Kettlebell Row later.
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