How to Do Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press

Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press is a shoulders exercise using kettlebell, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press

  1. 01Assume a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot forward.
  2. 02Hold the kettlebell in the right hand at shoulder height in the rack position.
  3. 03Press the kettlebell overhead until the arm is fully locked out next to the ear.
  4. 04Lower the kettlebell back to the shoulder with control under the chin.
  5. 05Keep the glutes squeezed and the torso upright throughout the set.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the ribs flare upward, engage the abdominals to lock the ribcage down towards the pelvis.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press work?

Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press correctly?

Assume a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot forward. Hold the kettlebell in the right hand at shoulder height in the rack position. Press the kettlebell overhead until the arm is fully locked out next to the ear. Lower the kettlebell back to the shoulder with control under the chin. Keep the glutes squeezed and the torso upright throughout the set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press?

If the ribs flare upward, engage the abdominals to lock the ribcage down towards the pelvis.

Is Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press?

Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press uses kettlebell.

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