Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Cable Shoulder Press
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Muscle Analysis
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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.
Cable Shoulder Press
Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight.
Stand directly in between the uprights. 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 the handles directly over head.
After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Cable Shoulder Press is beginner and uses cable. Choose Cable Shoulder Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge.