Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Face Pull
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
Only in Face Pull
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.
Face Pull
Facing a high pulley with a rope or dual handles attached, pull the weight directly towards your face, separating your hands as you do so. Keep your upper arms parallel to the ground.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Face Pull is intermediate and uses cable. Choose Alternating Kettlebell Press if you have access to kettlebells, or Face Pull if you prefer cable.