Single leg Supported Single Arm KB Press

This is a single arm pressing movement designed to improve upper body strength while training static motor control with assistance in the single leg stance.

This is an upper body strength exercise while challenging single leg static motor control.

Set-Up: Begin in a Single Leg supported position by placing one foot in the center on an elevated surface such as a stool. lift your leg off the elevated surface so you are balancing on one leg.

Action: Sniff air into abdomen raise the kettlebell and rotate the forearm until vertical, and the palms face the shoulder. Once at the shoulder position immediately press the kettlebell overhead with an active exhale extending the elbows until the arms are straight but not locked. 

Return: Sniff air in again and pull down with the lat as the elbow flexes and lower the weight to the rack position. If at any time posture and quality in the movement is compromised, reset and begin the movement again. Repeat on the other side. 

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