Bent Press
The Bent Press is a compound strength exercise performed with kettlebells. It primarily targets the abdominals, with the glutes, hamstrings, lower back, quadriceps, shoulders, and triceps working as secondary muscles. Suitable for advanced lifters.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
expertMechanic
compoundEquipment
kettlebellsCategory
strength
Instructions
- Clean a kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulder. The wrist should rotate as you do so. This will be your starting position.
- Begin my leaning to the side opposite the kettlebell, continuing until you are able to touch the ground with your free hand, keeping your eyes on the kettlebell. As you do so, press the weight vertically be extending through the elbow, keeping your arm perpendicular to the ground.
- Return to an upright position, with the kettlebell above your head. Return the kettlebell to the shoulder and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.