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kettlebell one arm military press to the side

kettlebell one arm military press to the side 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. Engage your core and keep your back straight

Step 3. Press the kettlebell overhead, extending your arm fully

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the kettlebell back to the starting position

Step 5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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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