Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Double Kettlebell Snatch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Only in Double Kettlebell Snatch
Instructions
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Move the cables to the bottom of the tower and select an appropriate weight.
Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your head and chest up, extend through the elbow to press one side directly over head.
After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Double Kettlebell Snatch
Place two kettlebells behind your feet. Bend your knees and sit back to pick up the kettlebells.
Swing the kettlebells between your legs forcefully and reverse the direction.
Drive through with your hips and lock the ketttlebells overhead in one uninterrupted motion.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Double Kettlebell Snatch is expert and uses kettlebells. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Double Kettlebell Snatch for a greater challenge.