Strict Press
Also known as: Shoulder Press, Strict Shoulder Press
Exercise Videos
Kettlebell Squat Curl Press Combo | Static Squat, Curl From Dead, Strict Press
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Controlled strength work through the setup, effort, and return.
Cues
Chest not packed, ribs flaring during press
- 1
Set your ribs in the rack, then press.
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- 2
Press straight up and move yourself under the kettlebells.
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- 3
Shorten the front of your body: breastbone toward belt buckle, one inch.
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- 4
Tighten your abs like someone is about to poke you in the stomach.
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- 5
Squeeze the glutes and the abs together, and keep breathing behind it.
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- 6
Close the gap between your bottom rib and your hip bone.
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- 7
Shoulders above hips.
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Common Mistakes
9Some mistakes depend on how the exercise is being trained. A cue may apply to the default execution, a tempo variation, a specific return style, or a coaching focus rather than every rep.
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Master The Kettlebell Press — Course
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