Kettlebell Seated Press
How to do the Kettlebell Seated Press
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Sit on the floor and spread your legs out comfortably.
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Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder.
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Press the kettlebell up and out until it is locked out overhead. Return to the starting position.
How to program the Kettlebell Seated Press
Sets and reps
As a compound movement, the Kettlebell Seated 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 Kettlebell Seated 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 Kettlebell Seated Press work?
The Kettlebell Seated Press primarily targets the Shoulders. It also recruits the Triceps as supporting muscles.
What equipment do I need for the Kettlebell Seated Press?
You need Kettlebells. Difficulty level: Intermediate.
How many sets and reps of the Kettlebell Seated 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.
