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Kettlebell Seated Press

Kettlebell Seated 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 Seated Press: starting position
Starting position
Kettlebell Seated Press: end position
End position

How to do the kettlebell seated press

  1. Sit on the floor and spread your legs out comfortably.
  2. Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder.
  3. Press the kettlebell up and out until it is locked out overhead. Return to the starting position.

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 Seated Press alternatives

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

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FAQ

What muscles does the kettlebell seated press work?

It mainly works your shoulders; your triceps assist.

How many sets and reps of kettlebell seated 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 seated 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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