Exercise Comparison
Alternating Floor Press vs Plyo Kettlebell Pushups
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.
Plyo Kettlebell Pushups
Place a kettlebell on the floor. Place yourself in a pushup position, on your toes with one hand on the ground and one hand holding the kettlebell, with your elbows extended. This will be your starting position.
Begin by lowering yourself as low as you can, keeping your back straight.
Quickly and forcefully reverse direction, pushing yourself up to the other side of the kettlebell, switching hands as you do so. Continue the movement by descending and repeating the movement back and forth.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Alternating Floor Press is a beginner exercise using kettlebells, while Plyo Kettlebell Pushups is expert and uses kettlebells. Choose Alternating Floor Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Plyo Kettlebell Pushups for a greater challenge.