Shoulders·Kettlebell·Compound
Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press
Shoulders · Kettlebell
Intermediate
Body Part
Shoulders
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Push
The Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press is an intermediate kettlebell exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.
Muscles Worked
Shoulders primaryTriceps secondary
In Position
How to Do the Two-Arm Kettlebell Military Press
- 1Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you swing the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so, so that the palms face forward.
- 2Press the kettlebells up and out. As the kettlebells pass your head, lean into the weights so that the kettlebells are racked behind your head. Make sure to contract your lats, butt, and stomach for added stability.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written