Wrist bends back under the bell
The wrist must be straight and the forearm vertical; a bent wrist puts the joint at risk.
Overactive muscles
Wrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Kettlebell Single-Arm Press
Coaching cues
- KB in the rack position — bell rests on the forearm; elbow tucked at the side
- Press straight up to full lockout; wrist stays straight throughout
- Lower back to the rack; do not drop the elbow below the ribs
- The rack position is half the skill — master it before pressing
Common faults 3
Shoulder shrugs at lockout
Upper trap elevates instead of the deltoid pressing to full extension.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Trunk leans away from the pressing side
QL and lateral trunk compensate for shoulder weakness.
Overactive muscles
Quadratus lumborumLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollQuadratus lumborum↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗