How to do it
Stack your pressing elbow directly under the kettlebell at the start.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in the rack position at shoulder height.
- 2
Press the kettlebell straight up until your arm is fully extended, without leaning to the side or backward.
- 3
Lower the kettlebell back to the rack position in a controlled manner.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your core tight and glutes engaged to maintain a stable base and prevent arching your back as you press the kettlebell overhead.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning backward during the overhead press
- ✕Bending the wrists backward during the press
- ✕Bending the knees to help drive the bell