Exercise Comparison
Alternating Floor Press vs Single-Arm 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.
Single-Arm Push-Up
Begin laying prone on the ground. Move yourself into a position supporting your weight on your toes and one arm. Your working arm should be placed directly under the shoulder, fully extended. Your legs should be extended, and for this movement you may need a wider base, placing your feet further apart than in a normal push-up.
Maintain good posture, and place your free hand behind your back. This will be your starting position.
Lower yourself by allowing the elbow to flex until you touch the ground.
Descend slowly, and reverse direction be extending the arm to return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the chest. Alternating Floor Press is a beginner exercise using kettlebells, while Single-Arm Push-Up is intermediate and uses bodyweight. Choose Alternating Floor Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Single-Arm Push-Up for a greater challenge.