How to do it
Keep your wrists straight and stacked over your forearms.
- 1
Sit on a bench with a back support.
- 2
Hold a kettlebell in each hand at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
- 3
Press the kettlebells straight up until your arms are fully extended.
- 4
Lower the kettlebells back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a braced core and neutral spine to prevent arching your back as you press the kettlebells overhead.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to 90 degrees
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward ears
- ✕Pressing kettlebells forward of body