Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Iron Cross
Alternating Kettlebell Press
intermediate·Kettlebells·compound
Iron Cross
intermediate·Dumbbell·compound
Side-by-Side
Alternating Kettlebell Press
VS
Iron Cross
intermediate
Level
intermediate
Kettlebells
Equipment
Dumbbell
compound
Mechanic
compound
push
Force
push
Strength
Category
Strength
shoulders
Primary
shoulders
triceps
Secondary
chestgluteshamstringslower backquadricepstraps
Muscle Analysis
Shared
shoulders
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
triceps
Only in Iron Cross
chestgluteshamstringslower backquadricepstraps
Instructions
Alternating Kettlebell Press
1
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.
2
Press one directly overhead by extending through the elbow, turning it so the palm faces forward while holding the other kettlebell stationary .
3
Lower the pressed kettlebell to the starting position and immediately press with your other arm.
Iron Cross
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Iron Cross is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternating Kettlebell Press if you have access to kettlebells, or Iron Cross if you prefer dumbbell.