Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Push Press
Alternating Kettlebell Press
intermediate·Kettlebells·compound
Push Press
expert·Barbell·compound
Side-by-Side
Alternating Kettlebell Press
VS
Push Press
intermediate
Level
expert
Kettlebells
Equipment
Barbell
compound
Mechanic
compound
push
Force
push
Strength
Category
Olympic Weightlifting
shoulders
Primary
shoulders
triceps
Secondary
quadricepstriceps
Muscle Analysis
Shared
shoulderstriceps
Only in Push Press
quadriceps
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.
Push Press
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Push Press is expert and uses barbell. Choose Alternating Kettlebell Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Push Press for a greater challenge.