Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Kettlebell Seated Press
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Muscle Analysis
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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.
Kettlebell Seated Press
Sit on the floor and spread your legs out comfortably.
Clean one kettlebell to your shoulder.
Press the kettlebell up and out until it is locked out overhead. Return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Kettlebell Seated Press is intermediate and uses kettlebells. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Kettlebell Seated Press for a greater challenge.