Exercise Comparison
Alternating Floor Press vs Clock Push-Up
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Floor Press
Instructions
Alternating Floor Press
Lie on the floor with two kettlebells next to your shoulders.
Position one in place on your chest and then the other, gripping the kettlebells on the handle with the palms facing forward.
Extend both arms, so that the kettlebells are being held above your chest. Lower one kettlebell, bringing it to your chest and turn the wrist in the direction of the locked out kettlebell.
Raise the kettlebell and repeat on the opposite side.
Clock Push-Up
Move into a prone position on the floor, supporting your weight on your hands and toes.
Your arms should be fully extended with the hands around shoulder width. Keep your body straight throughout the movement. This will be your starting position.
Descend by flexing at the elbow, lowering your chest toward the ground.
At the bottom, reverse the motion by pushing yourself up through elbow extension as quickly as possible until you are air borne. Aim to "jump" 12-18 inches to one side.
As you accelerate up, move your outside foot away from your direction of travel. Leaving the ground, shift your body about 30 degrees for the next repetition.
Return to the starting position and repeat the exercise, working all the way around until you are back where you started.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Alternating Floor Press is a beginner exercise using kettlebells, while Clock Push-Up is intermediate and uses bodyweight. Choose Alternating Floor Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Clock Push-Up for a greater challenge.