Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in One-Arm 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.
One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch
Place a kettlebell between your feet. Bend your knees and push your butt back to get in the proper starting position.
Look straight ahead and swing the kettlebell back between your legs.
Immediately reverse the direction and drive through with your hips and knees, accelerating the kettlebell upward. As the kettlebell rises to your shoulder rotate your hand and punch straight up, using momentum to receive the weight locked out overhead.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch is expert and uses kettlebells. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch for a greater challenge.