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KB PRESS

Spartan Standard — 300WOD helmet mark

Kettlebell pressed overhead from the rack position. Develops shoulder strength and stability.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Clean the kettlebell to the rack position.

  2. 2

    Press overhead to full lockout.

  3. 3

    Lower under control back to the rack.

  4. 4

    Complete all reps on one side before switching.

THE STANDARD

Full lockout overhead. Controlled descent. Wrist straight throughout.

COACHING CUES

Wrist straightFull lockout overheadCore braced

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Wrist bending back.

  • Not locking out.

  • Leaning excessively to the side.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Reduce weight.

  • Dumbbell shoulder press.

300WOD APPLICATION

The KB press is a primary overhead push movement across all Standards.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan✓

EQUIPMENT

Kettlebell

MUSCLES

Primary

Anterior DeltoidsTriceps

Secondary

Side DeltoidsTrapeziusAbs / Core
KB Press — 300WOD Exercise Library