Double Kettlebell Push Press

Muscles worked by the Double Kettlebell Push Press

Primary

Front DeltsAnterior Deltoid

Secondary

GlutesGluteus MaximusSide DeltsLateral DeltoidQuadsQuadriceps FemorisTricepsTriceps Brachii

Also called: front deltoid, anterior delt, front delt, anterior deltoid.

Equipment

Kettlebell

Also called: kb, cast iron kettlebell, competition kettlebell, girya.

How to do the Double Kettlebell Push Press

1. Stand with two kettlebells racked at the shoulders, elbows down and tucked.
2. Feet shoulder-width, core braced.
3. Dip the knees slightly while keeping the torso vertical.
4. Explosively extend the legs and press both bells overhead in one motion.
5. Lock out with the bells over the mid-foot.
6. Lower back to the rack under control.
7. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

Form tips

• Only ONE dip — if you re-bend the knees under the bell, that is a jerk.
• Drive from the legs, the arms finish.
• The torso stays vertical throughout; no lean.

At a glance

Double Kettlebell Push Press in German & Spanish

Descriptions, instructions and tips ship in all three languages in the JSON.

Related exercises

• Arnold Press
• Barbell Overhead Press
• Behind the Neck Press
• Bodyweight Overhead Press
• Double Kettlebell Overhead Press
• Dumbbell Shoulder Press
• Machine Shoulder Press
• One Arm Kettlebell Push Press

Exercise data (JSON)

The record below is exactly what exercises.json ships for this exercise — names, descriptions, instructions and tips in English, German and Spanish.

{
  "id": "double-kettlebell-push-press",
  "name_en": "Double Kettlebell Push Press",
  "name_de": "Double Kettlebell Push Press",
  "name_es": "Push Press con Dos Pesas Rusas",
  "description_en": "A push press with two kettlebells in the rack. The leg drive (single dip) lets you launch heavier loads overhead than a strict press — the middle tier between strict OHP and full jerk.",
  "description_de": "Ein Push Press mit zwei Kettlebells im Rack. Der Beinantrieb (einmaliger Dip) erlaubt es, schwerere Lasten über den Kopf zu bewegen als beim strikten Drücken – die mittlere Stufe zwischen strengem Schulterdrücken und vollem Jerk.",
  "description_es": "Un push press con dos pesas rusas en rack. El impulso de piernas (un solo descenso) permite lanzar más carga por encima de la cabeza que en un press estricto — el nivel intermedio entre el press militar estricto y el jerk.",
  "category": "strength",
  "force_type": "push",
  "mechanic": "compound",
  "difficulty": "intermediate",
  "equipment": "kettlebell",
  "body_part": "shoulders",
  "primary_muscles": [
    "anterior_deltoid"
  ],
  "secondary_muscles": [
    "gluteus_maximus",
    "lateral_deltoid",
    "quadriceps",
    "triceps_brachii"
  ],
  "goals": [
    "power",
    "strength",
    "hypertrophy"
  ],
  "tags": [
    "push_day"
  ],
  "variation_group": "overhead-press",
  "is_unilateral": false,
  "is_bodyweight": false,
  "instructions_en": [
    "Stand with two kettlebells racked at the shoulders, elbows down and tucked.",
    "Feet shoulder-width, core braced.",
    "Dip the knees slightly while keeping the torso vertical.",
    "Explosively extend the legs and press both bells overhead in one motion.",
    "Lock out with the bells over the mid-foot.",
    "Lower back to the rack under control.",
    "Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions."
  ],
  "instructions_de": [
    "Stehe mit zwei Kettlebells in der Rack-Position auf den Schultern, Ellbogen unten und nah am Körper.",
    "Füße schulterbreit, Rumpf angespannt.",
    "Beuge die Knie leicht, während der Oberkörper senkrecht bleibt.",
    "Strecke die Beine explosiv und drücke beide Kettlebells in einer Bewegung über den Kopf.",
    "Lockout mit den Kettlebells über dem Mittelfuß.",
    "Senke kontrolliert zurück in die Rack-Position.",
    "Wiederhole die empfohlene Anzahl an Wiederholungen."
  ],
  "instructions_es": [
    "Ponte de pie con dos pesas rusas en rack sobre los hombros, codos hacia abajo y pegados.",
    "Pies al ancho de los hombros, core contraído.",
    "Flexiona ligeramente las rodillas manteniendo el torso vertical.",
    "Extiende las piernas de forma explosiva y empuja ambas pesas por encima de la cabeza en un solo movimiento.",
    "Bloquea los brazos con las pesas sobre el punto medio del pie.",
    "Baja de vuelta al rack de forma controlada.",
    "Repite el número de repeticiones recomendado."
  ],
  "tips_en": [
    "Only ONE dip — if you re-bend the knees under the bell, that is a jerk.",
    "Drive from the legs, the arms finish.",
    "The torso stays vertical throughout; no lean."
  ],
  "tips_de": [
    "Nur EIN Dip – wenn du die Knie unter den Kettlebells erneut beugst, ist das ein Jerk.",
    "Der Antrieb kommt aus den Beinen, die Arme vollenden die Bewegung.",
    "Der Oberkörper bleibt die ganze Zeit senkrecht – kein Zurücklehnen."
  ],
  "tips_es": [
    "Solo UN descenso — si vuelves a doblar las rodillas bajo las pesas, eso es un jerk.",
    "El impulso viene de las piernas; los brazos terminan el movimiento.",
    "El torso permanece vertical en todo momento; sin inclinación."
  ],
  "met": 6.0,
  "images": {
    "flat": {
      "start": "images/flat/double-kettlebell-push-press-start.webp",
      "peak": "images/flat/double-kettlebell-push-press-peak.webp"
    }
  }
}

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const { exercises } = await fetch(
  "https://exercise-dataset.com/exercises.json"
).then(r => r.json());
const ex = exercises.find(e => e.id === "double-kettlebell-push-press");

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