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Kettlebell One Arm Push Press
A single kettlebell push press that uses leg drive to launch the bell overhead, building explosive one arm pressing power with heavier loads than strict work allows.
ShouldersKettlebellVertical push press
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Primary
Anterior deltoidsLateral deltoids
Secondary
TricepsQuadricepsGlutesObliques
Equipment
Kettlebell
Pattern
Vertical push press
Setup
- 01Clean one kettlebell to the rack position at the shoulder.
- 02Rest the bell on the forearm with the wrist straight and elbow on the ribs.
- 03Stand with feet hip width apart and weight over mid foot.
- 04Brace the trunk and square the hips.
Execution
- 01Dip straight down a few inches by bending the knees.
- 02Drive explosively through the floor, extending hips and knees.
- 03Punch the bell to a full overhead lockout as the legs finish.
- 04Absorb it back into the rack with soft knees, then repeat or switch arms.
Checkpoints
- -The dip stays vertical with the torso upright.
- -Hips stay square despite the one sided load.
- -Lockout stacks the bell over shoulder and hip.
- -The wrist stays neutral through the catch.
Common mistakes
- -Hinging forward in the dip and pushing the bell out front.
- -Leaning away from the bell at lockout.
- -Pausing between the dip and drive, killing the stretch reflex.
- -Lowering the bell straight down with a rigid arm instead of absorbing into the rack.
Programming notes
- -Use 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps per arm for power.
- -Load heavier than your strict one arm press, typically by 1 to 2 bell sizes.
- -Works well inside clean and press complexes or as a bridge toward the jerk.
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