Kettlebell Seated Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do 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
Alternatives to Kettlebell Seated 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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Seated Barbell Military Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a barbell.
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Alternating Kettlebell Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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3
Double Kettlebell Push Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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4
Kettlebell Arnold Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a kettlebell.
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5
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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10
Seated Cable Shoulder Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a cable machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do kettlebell seated press work?
Kettlebell Seated Press primarily works the shoulders. The triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for kettlebell seated press?
Kettlebell Seated Press uses kettlebell.
Kettlebell Seated Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Kettlebell Seated 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 seated press?
Seated Barbell Military 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 seated press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; kettlebell seated press can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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