Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
Only in Smith Incline Shoulder 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.
Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
Place an incline bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the incline bench and make sure your shoulders are aligned right under the barbell.
Using a shoulder width pronated (palms forward) grip, lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with a slight bend at the elbows. This will be your starting position.
As you breathe out, lift the bar up until your arms are fully extended. Note: The contraction should be felt around the shoulders.
After a second pause, bring the bar back down to the starting position as you breathe in.
Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
When you are done, place the bar back in the rack.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Smith Incline Shoulder Raise is beginner and uses barbell. Choose Smith Incline Shoulder 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. Smith Incline Shoulder Raise isolates the target muscle for focused development.