Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press

What it is

This is a powerful compound movement that involves pressing two kettlebells overhead. You will primarily engage your shoulders, with significant support from your triceps. This exercise effectively builds overhead strength and upper body stability.

Technique tips

• Drive powerfully through your legs and hips to clean the kettlebells.
• Rotate your wrists as you clean, finishing with palms facing forward.
• Press the kettlebells up and slightly out in a strong, controlled motion.
• As the kettlebells clear your head, lean into them slightly for a strong finish.
• Actively contract your core, glutes, and lats to maintain full body stability.

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.