Bent Press Tutorial

Since I have started providing these kettlebell tutorials a few weeks ago, the Bent Press has been one of the most requested tutorials. So here it is broken down for you.
The Bent Press used to be a very popular lift but that was only until about 80 years ago and then it went out of fashion because the bodybuilders and powerlifters weren’t good at it and didn’t want to be tested at it. The key to strength here is primarily balance as well as a good degree of flexibility. The reason it’s difficult is because there is no “one way” to perform it. You have to find your personal groove to find success. Place your questions and comments below

[aphleesegurtra]

As a follower and avid reader for many years, Thank you and God bless.
Mortals of the youtube, This man is over 50 and performing strength feats that many 20yr olds only dream of.

[StopTheDamnTape]

Absolutely awesome and very clear and concise tutorial bro. I’ve been meaning to try this lift out for years, finally gonna get into it!

[fitnessminimalist]

Amazing demonstration of a very technical and, for some, an awkward lift. This is a very needed tutorial. Bent press is a great example of a lift that can improve your mind/body IQ by teaching movement in space while controlling a weight.

[asikka]

perfect amount of detail required by a beginner like me

[a.lame.username.]

Excellent work! ⭐

I just wanted to scrub up on this one so I could teach it today. If my students manage to get half the knowledge I've just consumed from your video then I'll be a very happy man.

[rodrobson]

A brilliant tutorial by a kettlebell legend. This is a very difficult exercise if you are round shouldered. However I do think your tutorial is worth perseverance and see where it takes me.

[alexekeli]

Best bent press tutorial out there. Thank you! Loving these in my training

[hangonsnoop]

Great coaching as always. A side view of the lift would be helpful.

[avimalloy]

Suggestion for future tutorial: basic training program design. Thanks for all you do!

[sawomirantoskiewicz]

Thank you Steve. Great tutorial! Half body mass in my case would be 55 kg, scary load😅

[myershi]

Great tutorial. I just learned this exercise this summer, but it wasn't broken down as well. This helps me a lot! Steve you're looking shredded, what have you changed in your training or eating habits? Most of us have gained a few during the shutdown :-)

[TheDirthound]

A 158lbs giant, classic strongman. Volume/frequency of training?

[DelNiceBeto]

I definitely need to increase my hip flexibility for this

[pavloff_f]

Sensei, from every corner I hear that locking down the knee during some exercises may cause knee injuries. But I can't find find any detailed info on that. Can you help me please?

[hXhXhX]

It looks like the kettlebell windmill is a great way to strengthen the bent over position of the bent press. Is it the same position?

[marabunta]

Thanks Mr Cotter. Loved your video about the windmill and bent press.
Can you please do one for the side press?
Also if you could do a video on a program template of how to progress from a windmill to a bent press for a beginner it would be very helpful.

I had started practicing the windmill recently after seeing your other video
Thanks

[rollinghazards]

Side press tutorial. I know theres some very minute differences between those and bent presses.

[NapalmUnderwear]

i have hip stabiliser problems due to working from home at a desk with bad chair (covid-19 related) and not enough movement. doing physio and stretch routine for one month with minimal improvement. remembered this lift and stsrted with no wieght and then low weight (20 lbs) after the movment felt comfortable. less than one week later feel a huge improvment in pain free range of motion. also doing slow and deliberate TGU which sems to be helping as well. compelelty anecdotal but is does appear to be helping!