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Kettlebell overhead press

A compound exercise for the front delts, with help from the triceps, side delts. Equipment: kettlebells.

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WorksFront deltsTricepsSide delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Kettlebell in the rack, wrist straight, elbow tucked.
  2. Press up and slightly back
  3. Ribs down, glutes tight

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