Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Lying Rear Delt Raise
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Muscle Analysis
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Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
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.
Lying Rear Delt Raise
While holding a dumbbell in each hand, lay with your chest down on a flat bench.
Position the palms of the hands in a neutral manner (palms facing your torso) as you keep the arms extended with the elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
Now raise the arms to the side until your elbows are at shoulder height and your arms are roughly parallel to the floor as you exhale. Tip: Maintain your arms perpendicular to the torso while keeping them extended throughout the movement. Also, keep the contraction at the top for a second.
Slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then switch to the other arm.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Lying Rear Delt Raise is intermediate and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternating Kettlebell Press if you have access to kettlebells, or Lying Rear Delt Raise if you prefer dumbbell. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Lying Rear Delt Raise isolates the target muscle for focused development.