Kettlebell Incline Bench Press

An incline press with two kettlebells that builds the upper chest, front shoulders, and triceps with a deep, joint-friendly groove.

Chest Kettlebell Strength

Step by step

1. Set an adjustable bench to a 30 to 45 degree incline and sit with a kettlebell in each hand on your thighs.
2. Lie back and use your knees to kick the kettlebells up to the rack position at your shoulders.
3. Pull your shoulder blades back and down into the bench and brace your core before pressing.
4. Press both kettlebells up and slightly together until the arms are extended over the upper chest.
5. Lower the bells slowly back to the rack position with elbows tracking at about 45 degrees from the torso.
6. Pause briefly at the bottom with the chest stretched, then press back up for the next rep.

Muscles and equipment

Target muscle

Upper chest

Secondary muscles

Side delts, Triceps

Equipment

Kettlebell

Type

Strength

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