Kettlebell Press Up
Description
The kettlebell press-up is a push-up performed gripping the handles of two kettlebells placed on the floor at shoulder width. The unstable kettlebell base demands extra stabilizer engagement and grip strength. The deeper hand position also allows greater range of motion than a floor push-up.
Equipment Required
Kettlebell Press Up Instructions
- Place two kettlebells on the floor at slightly wider than shoulder width.
- Grip the handles firmly. Get into a high-plank position with your hands on the kettlebells.
- Brace your core. Form a straight body line from heels to head.
- Lower your chest between the kettlebells. The deeper hand position allows extra range.
- Lower until your chest is below the kettlebell handles.
- Press back up to lockout, squeezing your chest and triceps.
- Maintain control of the kettlebells throughout — they want to wobble.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Kettlebell Press Up Form & Visual
Kettlebell Press Up Benefits
- Greater range of motion than floor push-ups
- Demands extra stabilizer engagement
- Builds grip strength simultaneously
- Wrist-friendly neutral grip
- Trains the chest and triceps with deeper stretch
- Works at home with two kettlebells
Kettlebell Press Up Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major
- Triceps brachii
- Anterior deltoid
- Forearms and grip
- Core (anti-rotation, stabilizer)
- Rotator cuff (stabilizer)
Kettlebell Press Up Variations & Alternatives
- Standard Push-Up (floor)
- Deep Push-Up (on dumbbells)
- Plank Push-Up Row
- Single-Arm Kettlebell Push-Up (advanced)
- Kettlebell Push-Up to Renegade Row
