Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Kneeling Arm Drill
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
Only in Kneeling Arm Drill
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.
Kneeling Arm Drill
This drill helps increase arm efficiency during the run. Begin kneeling, left foot in front, right knee down. Apply pressure through the front heel to keep your glutes and hamstrings activated.
Begin by blocking the arms in long, pendulum like swings. Close the arm angle, blocking with the arms as you would when jogging, progressing to a run and finally a sprint.
As soon as your hands pass the hip, accelerate them forward during the sprinting motion to move them as quickly as possible.
Switch knees and repeat.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Kneeling Arm Drill is beginner and uses none. Choose Kneeling Arm Drill if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge.