Kettlebell Kneeling One Arm Bottoms Up Press

DeltoidsKettlebellIntermediate

The Kettlebell Kneeling One Arm Bottoms Up Press targets shoulder stability and strength.

  1. Kneel on one knee with the opposite foot flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the kettlebell upside down with one hand, keeping your elbow close to your body.
  3. Press the kettlebell overhead while maintaining a strong core and stable posture.
  4. Lower the kettlebell back to the starting position and repeat.

How to perform the Kettlebell Kneeling One Arm Bottoms Up Press

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Kettlebell Kneeling One Arm Bottoms Up Press using your kettlebell.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your deltoids.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your deltoids rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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