Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
Only in Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Instructions
Alternating Kettlebell Press
Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so.
Press one directly overhead by extending through the elbow, turning it so the palm faces forward while holding the other kettlebell stationary .
Lower the pressed kettlebell to the starting position and immediately press with your other arm.
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Lie back on an Incline Bench. Using a medium width grip (a grip that is slightly wider than shoulder width), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms straight. This will be your starting position.
While keeping the arms straight, lift the bar by protracting your shoulder blades, raising the shoulders from the bench as you breathe out.
Bring back the bar to the starting position as you breathe in.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise is beginner and uses barbell. Choose Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge.