Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Kettlebell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersKettlebell

    Kettlebell Single Arm Military Press to the Side

    The kettlebell one arm military press to the side is a unilateral overhead pressing movement that targets the deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the tricep and core for stabilization. It requires balance, coordination, and shoulder strength.

    Also Works

    TricepsCore

    How to Perform

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

      Engage your core and keep your back straight.

    3. 3

      Press the kettlebell overhead, extending your arm fully.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the kettlebell back to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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