Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Kettlebell Pirate Ships
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
Only in Kettlebell Pirate Ships
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.
Kettlebell Pirate Ships
With a wide stance, hold a kettlebell with both hands. Allow it to hang at waist level with your arms extended. This will be your starting position.
Initiate the movement by turning to one side, swinging the kettlebell to head height. Briefly pause at the top of the motion.
Allow the bell to drop as you rotate to the opposite side, again raising the kettlebell to head height.
Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Kettlebell Pirate Ships is beginner and uses kettlebells. Choose Kettlebell Pirate Ships if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge.