Double Kettlebell Push Press
How to do the Double Kettlebell Push Press
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Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders.
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Squat down a few inches and reverse the motion rapidly. Use the momentum from the legs to drive the kettlebells overhead.
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Once the kettlebells are locked out, lower the kettlebells to your shoulders and repeat.
How to program the Double Kettlebell Push Press
Sets and reps
As a compound movement, the Double Kettlebell Push Press responds well to heavier loading. For strength, work in the 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps range with 2–3 minutes of rest between sets. For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 90 seconds of rest is the classic hypertrophy zone. Place it early in your session, when you're freshest, and leave 1–3 reps in reserve on most sets.
Progression
The Double Kettlebell Push Press is rated intermediate. Earn the right to progress: only add load when every rep of every set moves with consistent technique. Video your sets or use a mirror to check positions, and use double progression (add reps to the top of your range, then add load and reset) rather than jumping weight.
Secondary muscles worked
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Double Kettlebell Push Press work?
The Double Kettlebell Push Press primarily targets the Shoulders. It also recruits the Calves, Quadriceps, Triceps as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Double Kettlebell Push Press?
You need Kettlebells. Difficulty level: Intermediate.
How many sets and reps of the Double Kettlebell Push Press should I do?
For strength, do 3–5 sets of 4–8 reps with 2–3 minutes rest. For muscle growth, do 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with about 90 seconds rest.
