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Kettlebell Bent Press

An exercise for the Waist - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partWaist Target muscleAbs EquipmentKettlebell

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in your right hand.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and press the kettlebell overhead with your right arm, keeping your elbow locked.
  3. Rotate your torso to the left, shifting your weight onto your left foot.
  4. Bend your left knee and lower your torso towards the ground, keeping your right arm extended overhead.
  5. As you lower, keep your eyes on the kettlebell and your chest lifted.
  6. Once your left hand touches the ground, push through your left foot and straighten your left leg, driving your hips forward.
  7. As you drive your hips forward, use your core and right arm to press the kettlebell back up to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Muscles worked

Abs (primary)ShouldersTricepsObliques

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