Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Return Push from Stance
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Return Push from Stance
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.
Return Push from Stance
You will need a partner for this drill.
Begin in an athletic 2 or 3 point stance.
At the signal, move into a position to receive the pass from your partner.
Catch the medicine ball with both hands and immediately throw it back to your partner.
You can modify this drill by running different routes.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Return Push from Stance is beginner and uses medicine ball. Choose Return Push from Stance if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge.