Kettlebell One Arm Military Press to the Side
Description
The kettlebell one arm military press to the side is a unilateral shoulder press where the kettlebell is pressed out to the side rather than overhead. The angle hammers the lateral and front deltoids.
Equipment Required
Kettlebell One Arm Military Press to the Side Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip width apart and a kettlebell in the rack position on one side.
- Brace the core and keep the chest tall.
- Press the kettlebell out to the side at a slight upward angle.
- Aim for the arm to finish at about 45 degrees up and to the side.
- Keep the wrist neutral and the bell stable through the press.
- Pause briefly at full extension.
- Lower the kettlebell back to the rack with full control.
- Complete all reps on one side then switch arms.
Kettlebell One Arm Military Press to the Side Form & Visual
Kettlebell One Arm Military Press to the Side Benefits
- Hits the side and front deltoids from an unusual angle.
- Builds shoulder strength with reduced overhead stress.
- Trains the core to resist the offset pressing load.
- Single arm work exposes imbalances.
- Joint friendly for those with overhead press limitations.
- Develops shoulder stability and control.
Kettlebell One Arm Military Press to the Side Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Posterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Trapezius
- Core
Kettlebell One Arm Military Press to the Side Variations & Alternatives
- Kettlebell Military Press
- KB Z Press
- Half Kneeling Press
- Standing One Arm Press
