Bent Press

Abdominals

Bent Press

LevelExpert EquipmentKettlebell MechanicCompound ForcePull

A kettlebell lift that moves a bell overhead by leaning away and pressing as you stand, demanding trunk strength and shoulder stability.

Strength

Primary musclesAbdominals

Secondary musclesGlutes Hamstrings Lower Back Quadriceps Shoulders Triceps

Energy burned

≈ 41 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 7.1 kcal/min

Estimate range 30–51 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked29 %

Effort during a set13.0 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Bring a kettlebell up to your shoulder and take a stance a bit wider than your hips.
2Fix your eyes on the bell.

How to perform

1Shift your weight away from the bell side and drive the bell upward as your torso tilts.
2Run your free hand down your thigh while the pressing arm extends.
3With the arm locked, rise upright until the bell is directly overhead.
4Retrace the movement to bring the bell back to the shoulder.