Vertical Push

Kettlebell Around the World

intermediate
EMG Score
/10

Equipment Required

kettlebell

Primary Muscles

shoulders

Secondary Muscles

trapschestabs
Family: around the world
Type: Bilateral

Strength Standards

Bodyweight multipliers showing what you should be able to lift relative to your own weight.

Leveluntrainednoviceintermediateadvancedelite
Male
0.3x0.5x0.7x1x1.3x
Female
0.15x0.25x0.4x0.6x0.8x

Level Definitions

untrained

No specific training for the exercise

novice

1-6 months of consistent training

intermediate

6 months - 2 years of training

advanced

2-5 years of dedicated training

elite

5+ years, competitive-level strength

Data Source:Estimated (pattern-based)

Individual results vary based on genetics, training history, and other factors. Use these as general guidelines, not absolute measures.

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