Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Side Laterals to Front Raise
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
Only in Side Laterals to Front Raise
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.
Side Laterals to Front Raise
In a standing position, hold a pair of dumbbells at your side. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your elbows slightly bent, raise the weights directly in front of you to shoulder height, avoiding any swinging or cheating.
At the top of the exercise move the weights out in front of you, keeping your arms extended.
Lower the weights with a controlled motion.
On the next repetition, raise the weights in front of you to shoulder height before moving the weights laterally to your sides.
Lower the weights to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Side Laterals to Front Raise is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Side Laterals to Front Raise if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Side Laterals to Front Raise isolates the target muscle for focused development.