Kettlebell Arnold Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Kettlebell Arnold Press
- Clean a kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulder. The palm should be facing inward.
- Looking straight ahead, press the kettlebell out and overhead, rotating your wrist so that your palm faces forward at the top of the motion.
- Return the kettlebell to the starting position, with the palm facing in.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Kettlebell Arnold Press
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Arnold Dumbbell Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
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Alternating Kettlebell Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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Double Kettlebell Push Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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Kettlebell Seated Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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Kettlebell Seesaw Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press To The Side
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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Barbell Shoulder Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a barbell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do kettlebell arnold press work?
Kettlebell Arnold Press primarily works the shoulders. The triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for kettlebell arnold press?
Kettlebell Arnold Press uses kettlebell.
Kettlebell Arnold Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Kettlebell Arnold Press is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of kettlebell arnold press?
Arnold Dumbbell Press, Alternating Kettlebell Press, Double Kettlebell Push Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my kettlebell arnold press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; kettlebell arnold press can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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