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    Kettlebell Arnold Press Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Deltoid Anterior
    Equipment
    Kettlebell
    Body Part
    Shoulders
    Primary Muscle
    Deltoid Anterior
    Secondary Muscles
    Serratus Anterior, Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Lateral
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    5.5
    Alternate Names
    Arnold Press

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Kettlebell Arnold Press

    1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding a kettlebell in each hand.
    2. Start with your palms facing you and elbows bent.
    3. As you press the kettlebells overhead, rotate your palms to face forward.
    4. Lower the kettlebells back to the starting position while reversing the rotation of your palms.

    Common Mistakes

    • Not controlling the kettlebell during the descent.
    • Arching the back instead of engaging the core.
    • Using too heavy of a kettlebell, sacrificing form.

    Modifications

    • Perform seated for better back support.
    • Use lighter kettlebells if you're a beginner.

    Tips

    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
    • Start with a lighter kettlebell to master the form.
    • Make sure to rotate your palms forward when extending the arms overhead.

    Kettlebell Arnold Press Alternatives

    Kettlebell Alternating Press

    Kettlebell Alternating Press

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Kettlebell Seated Press

    Kettlebell Seated Press

    Body Part: Shoulders

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    Kettlebell Pirate Ships

    Body Part: Waist

    Tags

    shoulders
    strength
    kettlebell
    Arnold press
    upper body
    deltoids

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