Alternatives

  • Kettlebell Bicep Curl
  • Resistance Band Hammer Curls
  • Single-Arm Bicep Curl

Summary

The kettlebell curl to press combines a bicep curl and overhead press into one fluid motion. It trains the arms and shoulders together while also challenging stability and coordination.

Benefits of the Kettlebell Curl to Press

  • Trains biceps and shoulders in one move
  • Improves coordination and muscle control
  • Enhances arm strength and power
  • Great time-saving compound movement
  • Adds variety to upper body routines

Kettlebell Curl to Press Muscles Worked

  • Primary: Biceps Brachii, Deltoids
  • Secondary: Triceps, Forearms, Core

Instructions

  1. Stand with a kettlebell in each hand, arms at your sides
  2. Curl the kettlebells up to shoulder height
  3. Without pausing, press the kettlebells overhead
  4. Lower the kettlebells back to the shoulders
  5. Then lower them to the starting position
  6. Maintain good posture and core engagement
  7. Repeat for the desired number of reps

Common Mistakes

  1. Using momentum to swing the weights
  2. Arching the back during the press
  3. Failing to complete the curl or press properly
  4. Letting wrists collapse under the kettlebells
  5. Rushing the transition between movements