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Kettlebell Arnold Press

Kettlebell Arnold Press is an intermediate compound kettlebell exercise that mainly works your shoulders, with help from your triceps.

💪 Shoulders🏋️ Kettlebell📈 Intermediate🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
Kettlebell Arnold Press: starting position
Starting position
Kettlebell Arnold Press: end position
End position

How to do the kettlebell arnold press

  1. 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.
  2. Looking straight ahead, press the kettlebell out and overhead, rotating your wrist so that your palm faces forward at the top of the motion.
  3. Return the kettlebell to the starting position, with the palm facing in.

Muscles worked

Primary: ShouldersSecondary: Triceps

Sets and reps

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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Kettlebell Arnold Press alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscle, including options with other equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the kettlebell arnold press work?

It mainly works your shoulders; your triceps assist.

How many sets and reps of kettlebell arnold press should I do?

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

Is the kettlebell arnold press good for beginners?

It suits lifters with some experience. Beginners can start with a lighter weight or one of the alternatives below.

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