Exercise technique

kettlebell seated two arm military press

The kettlebell seated two arm military press is a shoulder exercise performed while seated, pressing two kettlebells overhead to target the deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and upper back.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a kettlebell in each hand at shoulder level with your palms facing forward.
  3. Press the kettlebells overhead by extending your arms fully.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the kettlebells back to shoulder level.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Upper back.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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