Ellim is a free AI-powered personal coach and fitness app for iOS. It features an AI workout generator that creates personalized workout plans in seconds, a library of 3,500+ exercises, meal tracking with AI food recognition, comprehensive progress tracking, and pre-built workout routines.

How does the AI personal coach work?

Describe the workout you want in plain English — for example, "upper body strength workout" or "30-minute HIIT session." Ellim's AI personal coach instantly generates a complete workout plan with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods, matched from our library of 3,500+ exercises.

Is Ellim free to use?

Yes, Ellim is completely free to use. Core features including the AI workout generator, exercise library, workout tracking, meal logging with food search and barcode scanning, and pre-built routines are available at no cost — no ads, no credit card required. AI food recognition from photos is available as a premium feature.

What types of exercises does Ellim include?

Ellim includes over 3,500 exercises across multiple categories including weight training, bodyweight exercises, stretching and flexibility routines, and cardio workouts. Each exercise comes with detailed instructions.

Can Ellim create personalized workout plans?

Yes, Ellim's AI personal coach creates fully personalized workout plans based on your goals, preferences, and workout history. You can also build custom routines manually or choose from 100+ pre-built workout programs.

Does Ellim track meals and nutrition?

Yes, Ellim includes a dedicated Meal tab for tracking your nutrition. You can search for foods, scan barcodes to add items instantly, or use AI-powered food recognition to identify what you're eating from a photo. Food search and barcode scanning are free, while AI photo recognition is a premium feature.

All Exercises

Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press

Build strong, stable shoulders with the kettlebell half-kneeling press. Improve core stability and overhead strength in a controlled, safe position.

Intermediate

Compound

Push

30s per set1 min rest

Shoulders

Kettlebell

Description

This exercise involves lifting a kettlebell from the half-kneeling position to overhead, primarily targeting the shoulder muscles.

How to Do Kettlebell Half Kneeling Shoulder Press

1
Setup
Kneel on one knee with the opposite foot flat on the floor directly in front of you, forming a 90-degree angle at both knees. Ensure your hips are square and your core is braced.
2
Setup
Hold a kettlebell in the hand opposite your down knee, resting it in a "rack" position: bell against your forearm, elbow tucked, and wrist neutral.
3
Inhale, then exhale as you powerfully press the kettlebell straight overhead, extending your arm fully without locking your elbow. Keep your core tight and avoid arching your lower back.
4
Slowly and with control, lower the kettlebell back to the rack position, maintaining tension in your shoulder throughout the eccentric phase.
5
Complete all repetitions on one side before switching your kneeling position and the kettlebell to the other hand to work the opposite shoulder.

Tips

Maintain a tight core throughout the entire movement to prevent lower back arching and enhance overall stability.
Keep your eyes focused forward and avoid letting your head jut forward or back, which helps maintain a neutral spine.
Imagine driving the kettlebell directly up towards the ceiling, ensuring a vertical pressing path rather than pushing it forward or backward.
Squeeze the glute of your kneeling leg to further stabilize your hips and prevent any rotational movement during the press.

Common Mistakes

×Arching the lower back excessively during the press can strain the spine; fix this by actively bracing your core and squeezing the glute of your kneeling leg.
×Shrugging your shoulder towards your ear at the top of the press indicates poor scapular control; fix this by keeping your shoulder packed down and away from your ear.
×Losing control on the eccentric (lowering) phase reduces muscle engagement; fix this by intentionally slowing down the descent and maintaining tension in the shoulder.