Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Kettlebell Press
Only in Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row
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 Machine One-Arm Upright Row
With the bar at thigh level, load an appropriate weight.
Take a wide grip on the bar and unhook the weight, removing your off hand from the bar. Your arm should be extended as you stand up straight with your head and chest up. This will be your starting position.
Begin the movement by flexing the elbow, raising the upper arm with the elbow pointed out. Continue until your upper arm is parallel to the floor.
After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before engaging the hooks to rack the weight.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row is beginner and uses machine. Choose Smith Machine One-Arm Upright Row if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge.