danfitnz🔍

Exercise library · Abs

How to Do Bent Press

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the bent press.

Bent Press animated demonstration from start to end position
Main musclesAbs
Also worksGlutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Quads, Shoulders, Triceps
EquipmentKettlebells
LevelExpert
TypeStrength

How to do it

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Form tips

Browse all workouts →

Similar exercises

Kettlebell Figure 8 animated demonstration
Kettlebell Figure 8Abs
Kettlebell Windmill animated demonstration
Kettlebell WindmillAbs
Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs animated demonstration
Kettlebell Pass Between The LegsAbs
Double Kettlebell Windmill animated demonstration
Double Kettlebell WindmillAbs
Advanced Kettlebell Windmill animated demonstration
Advanced Kettlebell WindmillAbs
Crunches animated demonstration
CrunchesAbs

Gear for this exercise

KettlebellKettlebellSwings, goblet squats and carries: a full-body workout with one tool.See it on Amazon →

Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.

New fat-loss tips every day. Follow danfitnz everywhere: