How to do it
Plant your feet firmly and distribute weight evenly across both legs.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, kettlebell in one hand at shoulder level.
- 2
Press the kettlebell straight up to the side without leaning your body.
- 3
Keep your core tight and look straight ahead.
- 4
Lower the kettlebell back to the shoulder with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Engage your core and glutes to maintain stability and prevent leaning to the side as you press.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pressing forward instead of up to the side
- ✕Bending the wrist backward during the press
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears