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shoulders
#0538

kettlebell one arm jerk

Equipment
kettlebell
Target muscle
delts

How to perform

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand at shoulder height.

  2. 2

    Bend your knees slightly and engage your core.

  3. 3

    Press the kettlebell overhead in a straight line, fully extending your arm.

  4. 4

    As you press the kettlebell overhead, simultaneously dip your knees and quickly straighten them to generate momentum.

  5. 5

    As the kettlebell reaches its highest point, quickly drop underneath it by bending your knees and hips.

  6. 6

    Catch the kettlebell with a slight bend in your knees and hips, and your arm fully extended overhead.

  7. 7

    Stand up straight, fully extending your knees and hips, and stabilize the kettlebell overhead.

  8. 8

    Lower the kettlebell back to the starting position by bending your knees and hips, and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

triceps
core