Alternating Kettlebell Press

Alternating Kettlebell Press — Start position
Start position
Alternating Kettlebell Press — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Kettlebells
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so.

  2. Press one directly overhead by extending through the elbow, turning it so the palm faces forward while holding the other kettlebell stationary .

  3. Lower the pressed kettlebell to the starting position and immediately press with your other arm.

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