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kettlebell one arm jerk

kettlebell one arm jerk is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand at shoulder height.

Step 2. Bend your knees slightly and engage your core.

Step 3. Press the kettlebell overhead in a straight line, fully extending your arm.

Step 4. As you press the kettlebell overhead, simultaneously dip your knees and quickly straighten them to generate momentum.

Step 5. As the kettlebell reaches its highest point, quickly drop underneath it by bending your knees and hips.

Step 6. Catch the kettlebell with a slight bend in your knees and hips, and your arm fully extended overhead.

Step 7. Stand up straight, fully extending your knees and hips, and stabilize the kettlebell overhead.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

tricepscore

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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