How to do the Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press
Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press is an intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using kettlebell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Upper Back.
Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press demonstration · © GymiaFit
Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Upper Back
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Push
Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press step by step
- 1Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
- 2Hold a kettlebell in each hand at shoulder level with your palms facing forward.
- 3Press the kettlebells overhead by extending your arms fully.
- 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the kettlebells back to shoulder level.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press — questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press work?
The Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press primarily targets the Delts. It also recruits the Triceps, Upper Back as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press?
You need kettlebell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press suitable for beginners?
It is classed as intermediate. Build the movement pattern with an easier variation first, then add load once the technique holds under fatigue.
What can I do instead of the Kettlebell Seated Two Arm Military Press?
Kettlebell Alternating Press, Kettlebell Arnold Press, Kettlebell Double Jerk train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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