Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Dumbbell One-Arm Upright Row
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
Only in Dumbbell One-Arm Upright Row
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.
Dumbbell One-Arm Upright Row
Grab a dumbbell and stand up straight with your arm extended in front of you with a slight bend at the elbows and your back straight. This will be your starting position. Tip: The dumbbell should be resting on top of your thigh with the palm of your hands facing your thighs.
Keep the other hand can be kept fully extended to the side, by the waist or grabbing a fixed surface. This will be your starting position.
Use your side shoulders to lift the dumbbell as you exhale. The dumbbell should be close to the body as you move it up. Continue to lift it until the dumbbell is nearly in line with your chin. Tip: Your elbows should drive the motion. As you lift the dumbbell, your elbow should always be higher than your forearm. Also, keep your torso stationary and pause for a second at the top of the movement.
Lower the dumbbell back down slowly to the starting position. Inhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and switch arms.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Dumbbell One-Arm Upright Row is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternating Kettlebell Press if you have access to kettlebells, or Dumbbell One-Arm Upright Row if you prefer dumbbell.