Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Only in One-Arm Kettlebell Split 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 Split Snatch
Hold a kettlebell in one hand by the handle.
Squat towards the floor, and then reverse the motion, extending the hips, knees, and finally the ankles, to raise the kettlebell overhead.
After fully extending the body, descend into a lunge position to receive the weights overhead, one leg forward and one leg back. Ensure you drive through with your hips and lock the ketttlebells overhead in one uninterrupted motion.
Return to a standing position, holding the weight overhead, and bring the feet together. Lower the weight to return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch is expert and uses kettlebells. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch for a greater challenge.