Exercise Comparison
Alternating Kettlebell Press vs Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
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Muscle Analysis
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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 Overhead Shoulder Press
To begin, place a flat bench (or preferably one with back support) underneath a smith machine. Position the barbell at a height so that when seated on the flat bench, the arms must be almost fully extended to reach the barbell.
Once you have the correct height, sit slightly in behind the barbell so that there is an imaginary straight line from the tip of your nose to the barbell. Your feet should be stationary. Grab the barbell with the palms facing forward, unlock it and lift it up so that your arms are fully extended. This is the starting position.
Slowly begin to lower the barbell until it is level with your chin while inhaling.
Then lift the barbell back to the starting position using your shoulders while exhaling.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Kettlebell Press is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press is beginner and uses machine. Choose Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Kettlebell Press for a greater challenge.