Double Kettlebell Push Press

A intermediate strength exercise for the shoulders, done with a kettlebell.

Double Kettlebell Push Press: finishing position

Main muscles: Shoulders
Also works: Calves, Quads and Triceps
Equipment: Kettlebell
Level: Intermediate
Type: Compound
Movement: Push

How to do the Double Kettlebell Push Press

Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders.
Squat down a few inches and reverse the motion rapidly. Use the momentum from the legs to drive the kettlebells overhead.
Once the kettlebells are locked out, lower the kettlebells to your shoulders and repeat.

Sets and reps

Strength	3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, rest 2–3 minutes
Muscle	3–4 sets of 6–10 reps, rest about 2 minutes
Endurance or fat loss	2–3 sets of 12–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Double Kettlebell Push Press

Questions

What muscles does the Double Kettlebell Push Press work?

Mainly the shoulders, with the calves, quads and triceps helping.

Is the Double Kettlebell Push Press good for beginners?

It's rated intermediate. Beginners can build up to it with a simpler variation first.

What can I do instead of the Double Kettlebell Push Press?

Good alternatives that train the shoulders: Alternating Kettlebell Press, Double Kettlebell Jerk, Kettlebell Arnold Press or Kettlebell Halo with Overhead Extension.

How many sets and reps of the Double Kettlebell Push Press should I do?

Strength: 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, rest 2–3 minutes. Muscle: 3–4 sets of 6–10 reps, rest about 2 minutes. Endurance or fat loss: 2–3 sets of 12–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).