How to do it
Squeeze your glutes and brace your abs before initiating each press.
- 1
Clean two kettlebells to the rack position, standing with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Perform a slight knee bend and then quickly extend your legs while pressing the kettlebells overhead.
- 3
Lock out your arms at the top of the movement and stabilize the kettlebells.
- 4
Lower the kettlebells back to the rack position in a controlled manner.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Utilize a slight knee bend to generate power for the press, but keep the focus on the shoulders rather than turning it into a squat.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaving the elbows bent at the top
- ✕Dropping the kettlebells quickly to the rack
- ✕Leaning back excessively during the press