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Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Low Pulley Row To Neck

Alternating Kettlebell Press - starting position
Alternating Kettlebell Press - ending position
Alternating Kettlebell Press
intermediate·Kettlebells·compound
Low Pulley Row To Neck - starting position
Low Pulley Row To Neck - ending position
Low Pulley Row To Neck
beginner·Cable·compound

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Alternating Kettlebell Press
VS
Low Pulley Row To Neck
intermediate
Level
beginner
Kettlebells
Equipment
Cable
compound
Mechanic
compound
push
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Strength
shoulders
Primary
shoulders
triceps
Secondary
bicepsmiddle backtraps

Muscle Analysis

Shared

shoulders

Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press

triceps

Only in Low Pulley Row To Neck

bicepsmiddle backtraps

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.

Low Pulley Row To Neck

1

Sit on a low pulley row machine with a rope attachment.

2

Grab the ends of the rope using a palms-down grip and sit with your back straight and your knees slightly bent. Tip: Keep your back almost completely vertical and your arms fully extended in front of you. This will be your starting position.

3

While keeping your torso stationary, lift your elbows and start bending them as you pull the rope towards your neck while exhaling. Throughout the movement your upper arms should remain parallel to the floor. Tip: Continue this motion until your hands are almost next to your ears (the forearms will not be parallel to the floor at the end of the movement as they will be angled a bit upwards) and your elbows are out away from your sides.

4

After holding for a second or so at the contracted position, come back slowly to the starting position as you inhale. Tip: Again, during no part of the movement should the torso move.

5

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Low Pulley Row To Neck is beginner and uses cable. Choose Low Pulley Row To Neck if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge.

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